ISO 18788:2015 - Security Operations Management System

ISO 18788:2015 Security Operations Certification Saudi Arabia

ISO 18788:2015 establishes the framework for Security Operations Management Systems (SOMS), providing private security providers across Saudi Arabia with protocols to conduct professional operations while meeting regulatory requirements from Saudi Arabia's Authority for Industrial Security (SAIS).

Core Requirements for Gulf Security Providers:

1. Operational Integrity: Procedures compliant with Saudi SAIS regulations
2. Legal Accountability: Adherence to Saudi Labor Law for security personnel
3. Human Rights Compliance: Training programs meeting National Human Rights Commission standards
4. Risk Management: Threat assessment protocols for high-risk environments like Aramco facilities

Strategic Implementation Areas:
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Securing Saudi NEOM development zones
Energy Sector Security: Guarding oil installations in Saudi Eastern Province
Corporate Security: Executive protection services in Riyadh business districts
Event Security: Protocols for Saudi Formula 1 events

Operational Benefits:
Regulatory Compliance: Meet ROP licensing requirements and SAIS operational standards
Market Differentiation: Qualify for government contracts under In-Country Value program
Liability Reduction: Demonstrate due diligence for incidents involving security personnel
International Recognition: Align with ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 standards for global clients
Stakeholder Trust: Build credibility with Saudi National Security Authority

KSA Implementation Priorities:

• Local Regulation Integration: Align with Saudi Vision 2030 security privatization goals
• Desert Operations: Adapt protocols for extreme temperatures in interior regions
• Coastal Security: Maritime protection strategies for Sea coastline
• Cultural Competency: Training on tribal engagement in Saudi family protocols

Sector Applications:

• Port Security: Guards at King Fahd Industrial Port (KSA)
• Energy Protection: Facility security for Saudi Aramco refineries
• Critical Infrastructure: Perimeter security for SEC substations
• Corporate Services: Executive protection for Riyadh conglomerates

ANS Certification Process:

1. Gap Analysis: Review against SAIS Directives
2. Certification Audit: Conducted by specialists with GCC security sector experience
3. Continuous Compliance: Quarterly reviews for evolving threat landscapes

Regional Security Challenges Addressed:

• KSA: Critical infrastructure protection in Eastern Province