What is ISO 18788?
ISO 18788 Security Operations Management System – EN:
ISO 18788:2015 provides a framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the management of security operations. It provides the principles and requirements for a security operations management system (SOMS).
About ISO 18788 Private Security Operations (SOMS):
ISO 18788 standard provides a Management System framework for organizations conducting or contracting private security operations. It is vital in protecting state and non-state clients engaged in relief and recovery, development activities, diplomacy and military activities.
Additionally, the standard assures security during complicated and fragile environments. It is in line with the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Right; implementing the United Nations “Protect, Respect and Remedy” Framework 2011.
Benefits of 18788 Private Security Operations (SOMS)
- Ensure professionalism and quality of security operations.
- Detect and manage possible risk to ensure efficient security operations.
- Applicable to any organization operating in circumstances where governance may be weak or the rule of law undermined due to human or naturally caused events.
- Sustained improvements and boosts customers’ confidence.
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- We have a large pool of experienced and professional auditors that are qualified internationally.
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- We offer the option of combined certifications of more than one management system to minimize disruption to your organization.
How to apply ISO 18788 Private Security Operations (SOMS)?
- Submission of Request for Information (RFI)
- Issuance of Quotation
- Submission of Application
- Stage 1 Audit
- Stage 2 Audit
- Recommendation & Approval
- Issuance of Certificate
- Surveillance and Recertification Audit