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Zoltán Balogh

IT audit manager

Zoltan is a specialist with many years of experience in IT consulting. He has lead IT audits supporting financial audits of numerous local and international companies in various sectors, including banking, insurance, automotive, healthcare, manufacturing and food. He has been involved in the implementation of information security management systems and has also gained experience in internal IT audits. During his career he worked as an expert for international consulting companies.
He has ISO27001 Lead Auditor certification issued by IRCA and he is a Certified IT risk Manager.

Phone+36 1 886 3700, +36 1 886 3701
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Zoltán Balogh

NIS2 Compliance for Organizations with Minimal Business Operation

Under the Hungarian NIS2 regulation, organizations may also fall within the scope even if the business operation or the number of employees is limited, but the entity’s revenue or sectoral relevance meets the thresholds set out by the legislation. A typical example would be a solar park operator that employs only a few individuals, yet qualifies as a NIS2-regulated entity due to its high turnover or critical role within a key sector.

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Zoltán Balogh

NIS2- Cybersecurity Audit Regulation

A new Hungarian regulation under the NIS2 framework has been introduced, governing the methodology of cybersecurity audits and the official price cap, i.e., the maximum fee that can be charged for a cybersecurity audit.

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Zoltán Balogh

NIS2: New Cybersecurity Act and Important Changes

As of 1 January 2025, the new Cybersecurity Act will govern the Hungarian implementation of the NIS2 Directive. Under the Cybersecurity Act, NIS2 covered entities are required to enter into an agreement with a registered auditor to conduct a cybersecurity audit within 120 days of registration.

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Zoltán Balogh

NIS2 and risk management

The issue of cybersecurity is of paramount importance among the new challenges of the digital age. The European Union\'s NIS2 Directive establishes a regulatory framework to protect the EU\'s digital infrastructure by enhancing information security. NIS2 is not just another bureaucratic hurdle, but an opportunity for companies to review and strengthen their IT risk management strategies. How can good risk management help you prepare for NIS2?

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Zoltán Balogh

NIS2 Directive – registration deadline and severe sanctions

Hungarian companies affected by the NIS2 Directive are required to file their NIS2 registration application to the Supervisory Authority of Regulated Activities (SZTFH). Even though thousands of companies in Hungary are affected by the NIS2 Directive, many are not even aware that the new cybersecurity regulation applies to them. If an organization under the NIS2 Directive fails to meet the requirements and deadlines of the NIS2 Directive in Hungary, it may face significant financial consequences: a penalty of up to HUF 50–350 million.

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