Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform CAKM MCP Server

The Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform (CDSP) CAKM MCP server bridges the gap between AI assistants and enterprise‑grade database encryption. By exposing a rich set of resource‑oriented tools, it lets Claude or other AI agents perform end‑to‑end Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) management on SQL Server and Oracle databases directly from the conversation. This removes the need for manual scripting or privileged access, allowing developers to focus on higher‑level data protection policies while the MCP handles the intricacies of key lifecycle, wallet management, and compliance monitoring.

At its core, the server organizes tools around the database objects they control—keys, wallets, encryption settings—rather than simple action verbs. Each tool offers a suite of operations such as , , , or , enabling comprehensive lifecycle management within a single, coherent interface. For example, the tool can create an asymmetric master key, list all existing DEKs, and rotate them automatically, while handles opening, closing, backing up, and configuring auto‑login for Oracle wallets. This resource‑centric approach simplifies automation scripts and reduces the cognitive load on developers who must otherwise juggle disparate command sets.

A standout feature is the unified status and auditing capability provided by . It aggregates health, configuration, and compliance data across both SQL Server and Oracle environments into one tool call. This gives AI assistants a quick, authoritative view of the encryption posture, enabling proactive monitoring and rapid troubleshooting. Coupled with advanced Oracle TDE detection—capable of distinguishing HSM‑only, HSM with auto‑login, FILE wallet, and migration states—the server offers deep visibility into complex deployment scenarios that would otherwise require manual inspection of wallet files and database parameters.

Real‑world use cases include automated compliance reporting, where an AI agent can query to generate audit logs that satisfy GDPR or PCI‑DSS requirements. In a DevOps pipeline, the server can rotate keys on schedule ( or ) and immediately re‑encrypt affected databases, all triggered by a simple prompt. For migration projects, the Oracle tools enable seamless transition from legacy file wallets to HSM‑backed configurations, reducing downtime and risk.

Integration with AI workflows is straightforward: the MCP server exposes each operation as a callable tool that returns structured JSON. An AI assistant can chain these calls—list connections, evaluate status, rotate keys, and re‑encrypt databases—in a single conversation flow. Because the server handles authentication to CipherTrust Manager via CAKM EKM, developers never expose credentials in code or prompts, maintaining a secure boundary between the AI and sensitive infrastructure. This combination of resource‑oriented tooling, unified monitoring, and deep integration with CipherTrust’s key management makes the Thales CDSP CAKM MCP server a powerful asset for any organization seeking to embed database encryption into AI‑driven automation.