diff --git a/salt/bro/files/node.cfg b/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
index 545cddcaa..2de9352ad 100644
--- a/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
+++ b/salt/bro/files/node.cfg
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ interface=af_packet::{{ interface }}
 lb_method=custom
 
 {%- if salt['pillar.get']('sensor:bro_lbprocs') %}
-lb_procs={{ salt['pillar.get']('sensor:bro_lbprocs', '45') }}
+lb_procs={{ salt['pillar.get']('sensor:bro_lbprocs', '1') }}
 {%- else %}
 lb_procs={{ salt['pillar.get']('sensor:bro_pins')|length }}
 {%- endif %}