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N-able Launches Cat-MIP: Setting the Industry Standard for AI Accuracy

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Cameron Rohn
Cameron Rohn
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N-able recently announced Cat-MIP, a groundbreaking initiative to standardize terminology for AI automation across the cybersecurity and IT management landscape. This is particularly relevant for anyone working with AI agents and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.

What is Cat-MIP?​

Cat-MIP is a vendor-neutral standard designed to solve a critical problem: AI misinterpretation due to inconsistent terminology. When different platforms use different terms for the same concepts, AI agents can misunderstand commands—leading to errors, security vulnerabilities, or system failures.

Why This Matters for AI Accuracy​

According to Nicole Reineke, Senior Distinguished Product Manager at N-able:

"When AI misinterprets commands, the consequences can be costly or even dangerous from a cybersecurity standpoint. Cat-MIP works to increase precision so organizations can trust AI actions."

Key Benefits​

Enhanced Accuracy

  • Standardized definitions enable better AI training
  • Improved detection and response to cyber threats
  • More reliable automation outcomes

Reduced Errors

  • Minimizes misinterpretation across platforms
  • Ensures critical IT processes execute correctly
  • Reduces risk of unexpected AI behaviors

Vendor Interoperability

  • Works across different tools and platforms
  • Prevents vendor lock-in
  • Enables best-of-breed tool selection

The Cat-MIP Standards Board​

The initiative is backed by an industry coalition including:

  • HaloPSA
  • Auvik Networks
  • SecurityBiaS
  • ScalePad

Together, they're developing a lightweight, interoperable dictionary that maps synonyms and standardizes language across IT ecosystems.

Connection to MCP Servers​

For those of us building with Model Context Protocol (MCP), Cat-MIP represents an important step toward standardizing how AI agents interact with tools and services. This standardization can help MCP servers communicate more reliably with AI systems.

Learn More​

Visit the official Cat-MIP website: cat-mip.org

Source: Business Wire Press Release Additional Coverage: Help Net Security