September 11, 2001 demonstrated that the United States of America was not invulnerable to attacks from hostile entities. Before 9/11, the nation's law enforcement agencies were able to prevent attacks, however the nation still suffered bombing attacks in embassies abroad, a bombing in the World Trade Center in New York City, and the attack on the Federal Building in Oklahoma City.

President George W. Bush's drive to enhance the homeland defense gave rise to a greater need to protect from the possibility of future terrorist attacks against United States. The Loucks Group has responded by developing products and services to help assess the vulnerability of critical facilities to a terrorist attack, recommend enhancements to the facility, while still protecting the civil liberties of Americans. The Loucks Group can explore a potential target, its weaknesses, the modes of attack, and the impact on the public if such an attack were successful. Those facilities that would pose a tremendous impact to the public, and are vulnerable to attack can be made more secure, either by providing greater security measures, or retro-fitting devises designed to mitigate the effects of an attack. Some of the products currently under development, and services available by the Loucks Group are: