Lifu Technologies - Blog #e-BookLifu Technologies - Blog #e-Bookhttps://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/tag/e-bookThu, 16 Apr 2026 13:31:24 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[ISO 27001 - NIST - CoBIT - Integrated Framework Model]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/ISO-27001-NIST-CoBIT-Integrated-Framework-Modelamely ISO 27001, the leading ISO standard for Information Security Management; COBIT, an IT management and Governance Framework; and NIST SP 800 series, a set of documents published by the United States government iro IT Technology Security, to which ISO 62443 (IoT) will be added]]>

Executive Summary

The increase in concern among businesses and customers about protecting their information has led to more complex security requirements, many times involving the integration of multiple approaches.

In turn, modern information security implementation projects have become even more challenging, especially information technology processes.

And, when we talk about integrating approaches, it is not a question of simply creating a single list of what each approach requires and implementing them, but rather to coordinate these requirements, through trade-offs between conflicting objectives and alternatives, and by reinforcing the common ones, so that the implemented requirements can meet the expected overall outcomes.

Therefore, before ensuring compliance with requirements, it is paramount to consider a process of integrating security practices into business activities, but strange as it may seem, there are not many readily available materials regarding integrating practices.

Our approach embraces the three areas, namely ISO 27001, the leading ISO standard for Information Security Management; COBIT, an IT management and Governance Framework; and NIST SP 800 series, a set of documents published by the United States government iro IT Technology Security, to which ISO 62443 (IoT) will be added

We will present their similarities and differences, and how they can be used together during an information security implementation project to improve information protection.


The Paper is written by Glenard O'Moore, CISO of Lifu Technologies and certified auditor on various standards

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]]>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:31:28 +0200<![CDATA[Emerging External Cyber Defense Trends]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/Emerging-External-Cyber-Defense-Trendsall threats from outside of organizations' internal networks, such as those that come from suppliers, vendors, and other third parties, along with threats further outside the wire on the clear, deep, and dark web.]]>

Be aware of your external ecosystem

In the following report, we have cataloged insights both on increasingly prevalent attack vectors as well as remediation and mitigation advice on relatively straightforward ways
to defend against them. For instance, the alarming rate of emerging vulnerability disclosures poses a threat to virtually all organizations, but whose risk can be greatly reduced with the relatively simple fix of patching as quickly as possible.

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]]>Wed, 24 May 2023 13:57:57 +0200<![CDATA[Fakebook: How Attackers Use Social Media Impersonation to Scam Bank Customers]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/FakebookWhile social media impersonation is old news to security teams, BlueVoyant cyber threat analysts have identified an advanced campaign targeting banking customers using a new method: spoofed customer service accounts.]]>

Deep dive into the characteristics, scope, and tactics the attackers used to deploy this sophisticated campaign.

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How threat actors are able to set up spoofed accounts and target customers

The methods they use to gain access to sensitive data, like bank account numbers, and dupe users into providing their payment card information or a direct deposit

Best practices for remediation and recommendations for preventing this type of scam

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]]>Mon, 08 May 2023 22:32:39 +0200<![CDATA[Reference Guide for the Network and Information Security Directive, Second Version]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/Reference-Guide-for-the-Network-and-Information-Security-DirectiveThe following guide provides an overview of the key aspects of NIS2, as well as the cyber security capabilities needed to address new requirements for the organisations within the directive’s scope]]>

It entered into force on 16 January 2023, and Member States now have 21 months, until 17 October 2024, to transpose its measures into national law.

To respond to the growing threats posed with digitalisation and the surge in cyber attacks, the Commission has submitted a proposal to replace the NIS Directive and thereby strengthen the security requirements, address the security of supply chains, streamline reporting obligations, and introduce more stringent supervisory measures and stricter enforcement requirements, including harmonised sanctions across the EU.

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]]>Mon, 08 May 2023 08:57:10 +0200<![CDATA[The Total Economic Impact Of BlueVoyant Supply Chain Defense]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/The-Total-Economic-Impact™-Of-BlueVoyant-Supply-Chain-DefenseThe Total Economic Impact Of BlueVoyant Supply Chain Defense - 292% return on investment (ROI) for a composite client over 3 years, and reduces the number of suppliers exceeding clients’ risk threshold by 70%.]]>

Cost Savings And Business Benefits
Enabled By Supply Chain Defense


BlueVoyant commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study to find out. In addition to delivering a nearly 300% return on investment for a composite client organization, the survey highlights how BlueVoyant SCD enabled a 65% efficiency increase in risk monitoring risk, a 70% reduction in suppliers above risk threshold, and 60% reduction in time to remediate critical risks.

Financial benefits of SCD from BlueVoyant

Seventy percent of enterprise risk decision-makers agree that third-party risk is a business priority. While some companies are well defended, many are not and are constantly exposed to threats in their supply chains.


BlueVoyant Supply Chain Defense provides organizations with a platform and service that identifies, validates, prioritizes, and confirms mitigation of cyber threats and vulnerabilities across supplier ecosystems

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]]>Mon, 01 May 2023 16:12:09 +0200<![CDATA[What Board Members Should Know]]>https://www.lifutechnologies.co.za/blogs/post/what-board-members-should-knowAt the same time, it’s imperative to understand how your organization will be impacted either directly by a cybersecurity breach, or indirectly by vul ]]>

While your organization may have its internal network’s security covered, it is critical that you and every other leader at your organization know that your digital attack surface (i.e. all of the points where cyber threat actors can try to breach an IT perimeter) is much larger and more complex than many realize.

At the same time, it’s imperative to understand how your organization will be impacted either directly by a cybersecurity breach, or indirectly by vulnerabilities within your supply chain from a business continuity and trust perspective.

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