ISO 18788:2015 - Security Operations Management System

ISO 18788:2015 Security Operations Certification for Oman and Saudi Arabia

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

Core Requirements for Gulf Security Providers:

  1. Operational Integrity: Procedures compliant with Oman's Private Security Law and Saudi SAIS regulations
  2. Legal Accountability: Adherence to Oman Sultani Decree 48/2020 and Saudi Labor Law for security personnel
  3. Human Rights Compliance: Training programs meeting Oman National Human Rights Commission standards
  4. Risk Management: Threat assessment protocols for high-risk environments like Salalah Port or Aramco facilities

Strategic Implementation Areas:
Critical Infrastructure Protection: Securing Oman's Duqm Port and Saudi NEOM development zones
Energy Sector Security: Guarding oil installations in Fahud fields and Saudi Eastern Province
Corporate Security: Executive protection services in Muscat and Riyadh business districts
Event Security: Protocols for Oman National Day celebrations and Saudi Formula 1 events

Operational Benefits:
Regulatory Compliance: Meet ROP licensing requirements and SAIS operational standards
Market Differentiation: Qualify for government contracts under Oman's 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 Oman Ministry of Interior and Saudi National Security Authority

Oman-KSA Implementation Priorities:

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

Sector Applications:

  • Port Security: Guards at Sohar Port (Oman) and King Fahd Industrial Port (KSA)
  • Energy Protection: Facility security for PDO operations and Saudi Aramco refineries
  • Critical Infrastructure: Perimeter security for Oman Electricity Transmission and SEC substations
  • Corporate Services: Executive protection for Muscat financial firms and Riyadh conglomerates

ANS Certification Process:

  1. Gap Analysis: Review against Oman ROP Circular 5/2021 and 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:

  • Oman: Maritime piracy response in Gulf of Oman
  • KSA: Critical infrastructure protection in Eastern Province