diff --git a/obj/tools/pubtool.c b/obj/tools/pubtool.c
index a85afc9..42e43b3 100644
--- a/obj/tools/pubtool.c
+++ b/obj/tools/pubtool.c
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 #include <properties.h>
 #include <language.h>
 
-inherit "/std/thing";
+inherit "/std/secure_thing";
 
 create()
 {