diff --git a/config.js b/config.js
index 57f24538d..3113c9b8e 100644
--- a/config.js
+++ b/config.js
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ var defaultConfig = {
 
   // local encryption/security config
   passphraseConfig: {
-    iterations: 1000,
+    iterations: 5000,
     storageSalt: 'mjuBtGybi/4=',
   },