diff --git a/debian/rules b/debian/rules
index a96558f07..b76779e08 100755
--- a/debian/rules
+++ b/debian/rules
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/usr/bin/make -f
 #
-# Copyright 2018, 2024 Delphix
+# Copyright 2018, 2025 Delphix
 #
 # Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
 # you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
@@ -112,13 +112,6 @@ DEPENDS += $(DEPENDS.$(TARGET_PLATFORM))
 #
 DEPENDS += delphix-build-info,
 
-#
-# These packages help strengthen the security of the appliance by identifying
-# and preventing undesired behaviors.
-#
-DEPENDS += aide, \
-	   aide-common,
-
 #
 # These packages are tools that are intended for human convenience. The
 # product should not rely on them programmatically. They may be updated