How secure is online trading?
We have taken both technological and procedural steps to help protect the privacy of your data. As a result, Online Trading is only possible through a secure (SSL capable) web browser that supports 128-bit encryption technology. First, we require you to enter your User Name and Password to access smithbarney.com. Next, for Online Trading, domestic clients are required to re-enter their smithbarney.com password and international clients must enter an Electronic Client ID. Please remember that you are responsible for the confidentiality and security of your User Name, Password and Electronic Client ID.