diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index c724a9321..53073c161 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -284,11 +284,11 @@
           },
           "snyk.netNewVsKnownIssues": {
             "type": "string",
-            "default": "KnownIssues",
+            "default": "Known issues",
             "description": "Specifies whether to see only net new issues or known issues. Only applies to Code Security and Code Quality.",
             "enum": [
-              "KnownIssues",
-              "NetNewIssues"
+              "Known issues",
+              "Net new issues"
             ],
             "enumDescriptions": [
               "Shows all issues that have been identified, including both new and existing issues.",
diff --git a/src/snyk/common/configuration/configuration.ts b/src/snyk/common/configuration/configuration.ts
index 05efee53c..d2b71fbea 100644
--- a/src/snyk/common/configuration/configuration.ts
+++ b/src/snyk/common/configuration/configuration.ts
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ import {
 import SecretStorageAdapter from '../vscode/secretStorage';
 import { IVSCodeWorkspace } from '../vscode/workspace';
 
-const NEWISSUES = 'NetNewIssues';
+const NEWISSUES = 'Net new issues';
 
 export type FeaturesConfiguration = {
   ossEnabled: boolean | undefined;