diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-## Security Onion 2.3.160
+## Security Onion 2.3.170
 
-Security Onion 2.3.160 is here!
+Security Onion 2.3.170 is here!
 
 ## Screenshots
 
diff --git a/VERSION b/VERSION
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-2.3.160
+2.3.170