diff --git a/salt/thehive/etc/cortex-application.conf b/salt/thehive/etc/cortex-application.conf
index c8e96ee3e..c7e52d954 100644
--- a/salt/thehive/etc/cortex-application.conf
+++ b/salt/thehive/etc/cortex-application.conf
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 # Secret Key
 # The secret key is used to secure cryptographic functions.
 # WARNING: If you deploy your application on several servers, make sure to use the same key.
-play.http.secret.key="letsdewdis"
+play.http.secret.key="{{ CORTEXPLAYSECRET }}"
 play.http.context=/cortex/
 search.uri = "http://{{ MANAGERIP }}:9400"