diff --git a/README b/README
index 8f93c08513a..5ead51747dc 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ release		Release building Makefile & associated tools.
 
 sbin		System commands.
 
-secure		DES and DES-related utilities
+secure		Cryptographic libraries and commands.
 
 share		Shared resources.