diff --git a/salt/bro/files/node.cfg b/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
index 461c84ad9..281d18930 100644
--- a/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
+++ b/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
@@ -31,3 +31,9 @@ pin_cpus={{ salt['pillar.get']('sensor:bro_pins')|join(", ") }}
 af_packet_fanout_id=23
 af_packet_fanout_mode=AF_Packet::FANOUT_HASH
 af_packet_buffer_size=128*1024*1024
+{%- else %}
+[brosa]
+type=standalone
+host=localhost
+interface={{ interface }}
+{%- endif %}