ISO 18788:2015 Certification
Security Operations Management Certification
ISO 18788:2015 provides a business and risk management framework for organisations that conduct or contract private security operations, including in high-risk international environments. It sets out requirements for a Security Operations Management System (SOMS), helping providers demonstrate professional conduct, accountability to the law and respect for human rights alongside operational effectiveness.
What ISO 18788:2015 Covers
Security Operations Management
A framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining and improving the management of security operations.
Human Rights & Rule of Law
Requires accountability to the law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including in environments where the rule of law has been weakened.
High-Risk Environments
Applies to private security companies and organisations conducting or contracting security operations, including in demanding international environments.
Plan-Do-Check-Act
Built on the same continual-improvement management system approach as other ISO management standards.
What ISO 18788:2015 Does For Your Organisation
Our Certification Process at a Glance
Application & Quote
Tell us about your organisation and scope. We provide a clear, fixed quote.
Payment & Invoice
Once you accept the quote, we issue an invoice and confirm your certification agreement before scheduling the audit.
Stage 1, Stage 2 & Surveillance Audits
On-site assessment of your Security Operations Management System against the standard, followed by ongoing surveillance audits.
Certification Decision
An independent technical review confirms the certification decision.
Certificate & Surveillance
Certificate issued, with ongoing surveillance audits to maintain it.
See our full certification process for more detail on each stage.
About ISO 18788:2015
International Assessment Bureau is an independent certification body based in the UK. ISO 18788:2015 applies to any organisation that needs to establish, implement, maintain and improve a Security Operations Management System (SOMS), assess its conformity with its stated security operations management policy, and demonstrate its ability to consistently provide services that meet client needs and comply with applicable laws and human rights requirements.
ISO itself issues no certification or conformity test directly – it develops the standards through a consensus-based process involving technical committees and industry experts. Certification against ISO 18788:2015 is carried out by certification bodies such as International Assessment Bureau. If you are planning to get your organisation certified, get in touch with our team and we will walk you through exactly what is required for your scope of operations.
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