N-able, Inc. has launched Cat-MIP, a pioneering solution to standardize AI terminology for seamless automation and cybersecurity across MSP and IT ecosystems, announced on September 11, 2025. Developed with the Cat-MIP Standards Board, this vendor-neutral dictionary enhances AI precision, interoperability, and resilience, addressing the challenge of inconsistent terminology across platforms.
N-able introduces Cat-MIP to standardize AI terminology for IT ecosystems.
Reduces misinterpretation errors for enhanced cybersecurity and reliability.
Enables vendor-neutral interoperability across MSP platforms.
Backed by HaloPSA, Auvik Networks, SecurityBiaS, and ScalePad.
Fosters innovation through community-driven standards.
Supports precise AI automation for business and cyber resilience.
Cat-MIP, developed by N-able and the Cat-MIP Standards Board (including HaloPSA, Auvik Networks, SecurityBiaS, and ScalePad), tackles the issue of inconsistent terminology that hinders AI-driven IT management. By creating a lightweight, interoperable dictionary, Cat-MIP standardizes language and maps synonyms, ensuring AI agents interpret commands accurately across diverse vendor environments. “Defining terminology is the base step for any standards initiative, similar to understanding your assets prior to assessing risk,” said Kathleen Moriarty, CEO at SecurityBiaS. “This initial step aids in forming a foundation to secure and manage AI interactions between and across organizations and vendors, a critical step towards interoperability.”
Cat-MIP reduces misinterpretation errors, minimizing cybersecurity risks and ensuring critical IT processes execute correctly. “When AI misinterprets commands, the consequences can be costly, or even dangerous from a cybersecurity standpoint,” said Nicole Reineke, Senior Distinguished Product Manager at N-able. “Cat-MIP works to increase precision, so organizations can trust AI actions and protect their systems with confidence. Efficiency, accuracy, and resilience are no longer optional, they’re business-critical.” The solution supports reliable automation, reducing the risk of unexpected AI actions.
The vendor-neutral framework enables IT service providers to integrate tools seamlessly, avoiding lock-in to closed ecosystems. “As AI continues to evolve in IT operations, shared standards like Cat-MIP will be key,” said Roop Petersen, Director of Engineering at Auvik Networks. “By aligning on MCP terminology across vendors, we can reduce confusion and create a stronger foundation for interoperability, helping the entire ecosystem move toward more reliable outcomes.” Cat-MIP fosters open collaboration, accelerating innovation across the IT landscape.
Available as plaintext and JSON on GitHub, Cat-MIP encourages community participation through the Cat-MIP Standards Board, driving continuous improvement. Interested parties can join the initiative at https://cat-mip.org/ to access the lightweight ontology and contribute to its development, enhancing AI-driven IT management globally.
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