ISO 18788:2015 Security Operations Management System Certification
Security Operations Management System Certification
ISO 18788:2015 Security Operations Management System certification helps organisations demonstrate that their private security operations are controlled, responsible, risk-based, and aligned with legal, contractual, and human rights requirements.
The standard provides a business and risk management framework for professional security services, particularly in environments where governance may be weak or the rule of law may be undermined.
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To become ISO 18788:2015 certified, your organisation must demonstrate that it has a documented Security Operations Management System (SOMS). This includes clear policies, defined responsibilities, operational procedures, legal and contractual controls, stakeholder communication, internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement.
Certification also requires your organisation to demonstrate effective risk assessment processes, personnel competence requirements, incident management controls, and accountability mechanisms relevant to security operations.
ISO 18788:2015 places strong emphasis on respect for human rights, accountability to law, and alignment with recognised voluntary commitments and ethical frameworks applicable to private security providers.
This may include alignment with frameworks such as the Montreux Document, the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
An ISO 18788:2015 SOMS is suitable for private security companies and organisations that manage, contract, or provide security operations where risk, legal accountability, client expectations, and human rights responsibilities must be carefully controlled.
Our ISO experts evaluate your Security Operations Management System according to ISO 18788:2015 requirements and the operational risks relevant to your organisation to ensure your system is practical, auditable, certification-ready, and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
Security Operations Certification
Internationally recognised ISO 18788:2015 certification helps organisations prove that security operations are managed professionally, ethically, and consistently. It supports stronger client confidence, improved operational control, and greater accountability across high-risk security environments.
Stronger control over security operations
Improved respect for human rights
Clear legal and contractual alignment
Better risk assessment and incident management
Improved personnel competence and training
Stronger confidence for clients and stakeholders
SOMS Certification Procedure - GTICS
Our ISO experts can guide your organisation through the process of obtaining ISO 18788:2015 certification for your Security Operations Management System. A comprehensive overview of the certification process includes: