diff --git a/nixos/modules/services/security/aesmd.nix b/nixos/modules/services/security/aesmd.nix
index 8b3f010d7c4d..8c474a3fcb1f 100644
--- a/nixos/modules/services/security/aesmd.nix
+++ b/nixos/modules/services/security/aesmd.nix
@@ -104,11 +104,7 @@ in
         description = "Intel Architectural Enclave Service Manager";
         wantedBy = [ "multi-user.target" ];
 
-        after = [
-          "auditd.service"
-          "network.target"
-          "syslog.target"
-        ];
+        after = [ "auditd.service" "network.target" ];
 
         environment = {
           NAME = "aesm_service";