ISO 18788:2015

Management system for private security operations — Requirements with guidance for use

Publication date: Sep 18, 2015

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Current stage: 90.20 Effective date: Apr 15, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 292

Type: International Standard

ICS: 13.310 03.080.20

Languages: English French

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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). ISO 18788:2015 provides a business and risk management framework for organizations conducting or contracting security operations and related activities and functions while demonstrating:
a) conduct of professional security operations to meet the requirements of clients and other stakeholders;
b) accountability to law and respect for human rights;
c) consistency with voluntary commitments to which it subscribes.
ISO 18788:2015 is applicable to any organization that needs to:
a) establish, implement, maintain and improve an SOMS;
b) assess its conformity with its stated security operations management policy;
c) demonstrate its ability to consistently provide services that meet client needs and are in conformance with applicable laws and human rights requirements.

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PUBLISHED
ISO 18788:2015
90.20 Standard under periodical review
Apr 15, 2026

CORRIGENDA / AMENDMENTS

PUBLISHED
ISO 18788:2015/Amd 1:2024

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SRPS ISO 18788:2021

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Management system for private security operations — Requirements with guidance for use

90.20 Standard under periodical review

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