Several security compliance programs have emerged in recent years.  Programs which address trade and transportation include the US Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Canada's Partners in Protection (PIP) as well as the International Maritime Organization's International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.  Security compliance programs in the public utility area (RAM-W, RAM-T and RAM-D) have also been launched which require utilities to identify those security protections and safeguards are in place.  The Banks Group's qualifications and experience in the public utilities area are proven through the completion of several large utility projects.

These programs have added important security responsibilities for companies to implement.  The Banks Group is experienced in the evaluation of a company's performance with respect to regulatory security compliance and can complete formalized assessments and inspections and identify where a company meets and may fall short of the necessary standard.