diff --git a/otterdog/eclipse-kanto.jsonnet b/otterdog/eclipse-kanto.jsonnet
index 02ed958..885d066 100644
--- a/otterdog/eclipse-kanto.jsonnet
+++ b/otterdog/eclipse-kanto.jsonnet
@@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ local custom_branch_protection_rule(pattern) =
   
 orgs.newOrg('eclipse-kanto') {
   settings+: {
-    dependabot_security_updates_enabled_for_new_repositories: false,
     web_commit_signoff_required: false,
     workflows+: {
       default_workflow_permissions: "write",