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ISO 18788:2015

What is ISO 18788:2015?

ISO 18788 requirements for a security operations management system: context and risk criteria, leadership and the Statement of Conformance, human rights risk assessment, competence and communications, use of force and weapons control, vetting and welfare, incident, grievance and whistle-blower handling, audits, management review and improvement. It comprises 48 controls organised across 7 domains, and applies in International.

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What is ISO 18788:2015?
ISO 18788 requirements for a security operations management system: context and risk criteria, leadership and the Statement of Conformance, human rights risk assessment, competence and communications, use of force and weapons control, vetting and welfare, incident, grievance and whistle-blower handling, audits, management review and improvement.
How many controls does ISO 18788:2015 have?
ISO 18788:2015 contains 48 controls organized across 7 domains.
Where does ISO 18788:2015 apply?
ISO 18788:2015 applies in International. Organizations operating in or serving customers in this jurisdiction should check whether its requirements reach them.
Which version of ISO 18788:2015 is covered here?
This page covers ISO 18788:2015 (first edition, September 2015; confirmed).

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