LLMs are demanding data access, but they are like a toddler with a popsicle, always wanting more. We’ll tell you how to keep your toddlers sugar free and your LLMs in check, to make sure neither your house burns down or your company receives a massive lawsuit for a data leak.

This talk explains why the Model Context Protocol (MCP), while useful for connecting LLMs to data, fails to enforce ongoing authorization.

Through a practical example, you’ll see how to replace production access with lightweight, per-session data isolation: giving AI agents the data they need without risking your systems.

Takeaways: Practical patterns for database isolation, architectures that scale with AI workloads, and concrete steps for DevOps and SRE teams preparing for an AI-driven future.

Nico is the co-founder and CTO of AlienGiraffe. He has more than 20 years of experience in technology and product leadership, from bootstrapping the first e-commerce company in Uruguay to 150 people and $25M ARR to building cutting edge solutions like image optimization and data infrastructure serving Fortune 50 companies. He specializes in distributes systems, resilience and production readiness.