1. A method comprising steps of: receiving a request for a key that serves as part of a data security system that limits a number of accesses to key or keys associated therewith, wherein the request comprises one or more attributes associated with the request; analyzing the one or more attributes associated with the request and a history in connection with one or more previous requests; based on the analysis, determining a riskiness in connection with the request, wherein the riskiness indicates a high risk in connection with the request; and upon determining the high risk in connection with the request, determining to refuse the request and creating a new limit that reduces the number of accesses to key or keys associated with the data security system; wherein the steps are performed by at least one processing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory.