diff --git a/requirements.txt b/requirements.txt
index 49f0cf4..5487ee1 100644
--- a/requirements.txt
+++ b/requirements.txt
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ markdown>=3.10.2
 jinja2>=3.1.0
 
 # Story encryption (protected stories feature)
-cryptography>=48.0.0
+cryptography>=49.0.0
 
 # IIIF tile generation
 iiif>=1.0.10