The processing logic may perform the requested operation on the cryptographic item in response to determining that the number of received indications of approval satisfies the threshold number (block 250). For example, if the requested operation is exporting a cryptographic key, then the key management system may transmit a copy of the cryptographic key to the application for use in cryptographic operations. In another example, if the requested operation is modifying a cryptographic plugin, then the key management system may modify the cryptographic plugin. In a further example, if the operation is modifying the quorum policy and/or entities of a group, then the key management system may modify the quorum policy and/or entities of the group. In embodiments, upon performance of the requested operation, the key management system may transmit a notification to the application that indicates the operation has been performed. In some embodiments, the results of the operation may be retrieved by the application. For example, the key management system may store an indication or notification that the operation has been performed. The application may verify the status of the operation by retrieving the indication or notification of the operation at the key management system. For example, the application may periodically verify the status of the operation at the key management system. If the status indicates that the operation has been approved or has been performed, then the application may subsequently request or retrieve the result of the performed operation. Otherwise, if the status indicates that the operation has not yet been approved or performed, then the application may determine to request or retrieve the result of the performed operation at a later time after the status has changed.