diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index f3388421..89a4a880 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -541,12 +541,6 @@ ubtu22cis_ufw_allow_out_ports:
 # nftables configs are applied to
 # ubtu22cis_nftables_table_name: "inet filter"
 
-# Controls 3.5.3.2.1 through 3.5.3.3.4
-# The iptables module only writes to memory which means a reboot could revert settings
-# The below toggle will install iptables-persistent and save the rules in memory (/etc/iptables/rules.v4 or rules.v6)
-# This makes the CIS role changes permenant and is managed via a handler
-ubtu22cis_save_iptables_cis_rules: true
-
 # Section 4 Control Variables
 # Control 4.1.1.4
 # ubtu22cis_audit_back_log_limit is the audit_back_log limit and should be set to a sufficient value