A system maintains values for secure connection settings for multiple registered users and restricts data resets. Upon receiving a reset request to reset the value of a particular secure connection setting for a specific user, trials are conducted each by: receiving the requested new value from the requesting device; and sending a validation request to a validation system, the validation request including, at least in part, the requested new value for the particular secure connection setting. If a reply from the validation system is deemed a repudiation of the requested new value, a trial count is tolled. If the trial count reaches a predetermined condition, trials are suspended, a denial message is sent to the requesting device, and the specific user is alerted of a attempt to alter their data.