ISO 18788:2015 — Private Security Operations
The international standard for private security operations management — establishing requirements for responsible, accountable, and human-rights-respecting security services.
Standard
ISO 18788:2015
Service type
By CAS
Issued under
CAS — own authority
Standards & technical basis
Certified standard
ISO 18788:2015
Certification-body competence
ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015
CAS certifies to the general requirements of ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015; no scheme-specific ISO/IEC 17021 competence part is published for this standard.
Mark & recognition
Issued by CAS under its own authority — carries the CAS mark and does not bear the EGAC or IAF marks.
What it is
ISO 18788:2015 specifies requirements for the management system of private security operations providers — addressing human rights, legal compliance, operational control, incident management, and accountability in the delivery of security services.
Who needs it
Private security companies, guard services, event security providers, and security service organisations operating domestically or internationally, particularly those working for international clients or in complex environments.
Benefits of certification
- Internationally recognised standard for private security management
- Demonstrates human rights compliance and ethical operations
- Required or preferred by international clients and NGOs
- Structured approach to incident management and reporting
- Supports compliance with national security industry regulations
- Competitive differentiation in the security services market
Frequently asked questions
Common questions
Is ISO 18788 required for international security contracts?
Increasingly yes. Many international organisations, NGOs, and multinational companies require ISO 18788 or equivalent certification from their security service providers.
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