ISO 18788:2017 provides a framework for managing private security systems through the establishment of principles and requirements for the establishment, implementation, operation, monitoring, review, maintenance, and improvement of security management operations.
ISO 18788 offers a framework for business and risk management for the effective execution of security operations. It places strong emphasis on identifying your stakeholders, including employees, customers, local communities, and subcontractors. Furthermore, this standard ensures the quality assurance and expertise of security organizations operating in complex and fragile environments.
It provides principles and requirements for a Security Operations Management System (SOMS).
ISO 18788:2017 offers a framework for managing business and risks for organizations that conduct or contract security operations and related activities and functions while demonstrating:
a) the provision of professional security services to meet the needs of clients and other stakeholders;
b) legal responsibility and respect for human rights;
c) consistency with voluntary commitments that it becomes a subject of.
ISO 18788:2017 applies to any organization that needs to:
a) establish, implement, maintain, and improve a SOMS;
b) assess its compliance with the specified security management policy;
c) demonstrate its ability to consistently provide services that meet client needs or are in accordance with applicable laws and human rights requirements.
Benefits of implementing ISO 18788 for your organization:
- Enhances credibility and safeguards your reputation
- Increases the likelihood of operational success
- Provides assurance to customers, governments, and communities
- Demonstrates legal responsibility and respect for human right
- Enhances organizational productivity with the best "Plan, Do, Check, Act" approach
- Represents a consistent and comprehensive means of demonstrating effective corporate governance from board level to physical delivery.
