Interview with Csuri-Balogh Vilmos, Quadron’s Head of Security Services
What do you mean by consultancy in the case of Quadron?
Classic information security expert support.
When does a client approach Quadron for consultancy services?
A client typically seeks support for process optimisation, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, or guidance on perimeter and endpoint security. It’s not just about deploying solutions but also about helping clients establish their own security processes, such as securely configuring their systems.
Additionally, when required, Quadron conducts vulnerability assessments, stress testing, and documentation reviews to identify any errors or gaps. The service also includes integrating various security methodologies into the organisation, ensuring a structured and resilient security framework.
What standards and regulatory compliance requirements are covered?
Consultancy services include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, and NIS2.
What is the essence of consultancy at Quadron?
At its core, consultancy is about leveraging expertise and practical experience to provide valuable advisory services. It’s not about dictating solutions, but rather about clients bringing real-world challenges and working together to understand them and offer meaningful, practical answers.
How does the problem-solving process work during consultancy?
When a client approaches me with an issue—such as the fact that they haven’t conducted a risk assessment in years—the first step is to understand exactly what they need and why. It’s similar to a doctor diagnosing a patient: we discuss the issue, explore it from different angles, I make a recommendation, and if they accept it, I assist in implementing the solution. The client typically knows why they are reaching out, and in most cases, this is also formally documented.
What defines classic consultancy at Quadron?
Classic consultancy involves identifying the solution, documenting it, and essentially providing the client with a report, after which they decide how to proceed. The process includes finding the right expert, discussing the problem, analysing it, making a recommendation, and—if approved—executing the solution.
In areas such as software development and compliance, consultancy often focuses on expert-led tasks driven by regulatory requirements, ensuring that businesses meet legal and industry standards effectively.
What do clients take away from the consultancy process that makes them remember Quadron?
The key is clear thinking and a deep understanding of the client’s problem within their specific environment. When you can offer expert insights and genuinely practical advice, that’s what stays with them.
For example, when working on a business continuity plan, I advised a client not to burden themselves with unnecessary administrative overhead but instead to invest in upgrading their data centre and redundancy. This kind of thoughtful, tailored approach, rather than generic, template-based recommendations, resonated strongly with them. The ability to provide meaningful, well-reasoned, and client-specific solutions is what leaves a lasting impression.
How does Quadron stand out from competitors in consultancy?
Quadron differentiates itself by either introducing methodological innovations to the market or by possessing specialised expertise that makes us uniquely valuable.
We have built a level of recognition and trust where clients accept minor delays because they know the final outcome will be of the highest professional quality. This consistent, high-level expertise and performance is what allows us to maintain our position and credibility in the market.