Chapter Two Outline

Related Works

1. Modern Python Development Tooling
   • Ruff: Rust-based Python tooling innovation
   • Performance benefits of Rust in Python ecosystem
   • Cross-language tool development patterns
   • Successful Rust-Python integration examples
2. Model Context Protocol Security Threats
   • Landscape of MCP Security Threats
   • MCP Middleware Implementation

Background

1. Model Context Protocol (MCP)
   • History and development of MCP
   • Core functionality and purpose
   • Current adoption and implementations
2. Model Context Protocol Vulnerabilities
   • Upstream Attacks
   • Tool Poisoning Attack
   • Tool Shadowing Attack
   • Verification challenges
3. Git
   • Git’s integrity model
   • Hash-based commit verification
4. Python Decorators
   • Decorator syntax and patterns
   • Function and class decoration
   • Use cases in metaprogramming
5. Abstract Syntax Trees (AST)
   • Python’s AST module
   • Parse tree manipulation
6. Asymmetric Signatures
   • Ed25519 algorithm overview
   • Public/private key pairs
   • Digital signature generation
   • Verification process
7. Maturin, PyO3, and Rust Integration
   • Maturin build system architecture
   • PyO3 binding mechanics
   • Rust-Python interoperability
   • Performance considerations