diff --git a/sleekxmpp/util/sasl/client.py b/sleekxmpp/util/sasl/client.py
index bf05a617..7689c3c2 100644
--- a/sleekxmpp/util/sasl/client.py
+++ b/sleekxmpp/util/sasl/client.py
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ class Mech(object):
     channel_binding = False
     required_credentials = set()
     optional_credentials = set()
+    security = set()
 
     def __init__(self, name, credentials, security_settings):
         self.credentials = credentials