SAN DIEGO, June 22, 2026 - Empowered IT Solutions, a family-owned managed service provider (MSP) specializing in proactive cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and ransomware recovery, has been officially honored as a Top Small Business in California's 40th State Senate District by State Senator Brian W. Jones.

The distinction recognizes local businesses within San Diego County that demonstrate operational excellence, meaningful economic contributions, and a strong commitment to community outreach. The recognition continues a pattern of achievement for the firm, which has previously received the same honor from Senator Jones. Members of the Empowered IT Solutions leadership team accepted the formal award during a small business reception held at the District Office in San Diego on Friday, June 12, 2026.

"This year, my office received over 50 highly competitive nominations from community leaders throughout the 40th Senate District," said Senator Brian W. Jones. "Empowered IT Solutions stood out for their dependable IT support, forward-thinking solutions, and a true dedication to helping organizations succeed in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It is an honor to recognize them as a Top Small Business for 2026."

Guided by the operational philosophy of "Simple Technology, Total Security," Empowered IT Solutions has spent more than 11 years protecting regional businesses from digital threats. The firm combines behavior-driven AI threat defenses with a personalized support model, working to maintain operational continuity and asset protection for growing organizations.

"We are profoundly grateful to Senator Jones and our incredible San Diego community for this recognition," said Joaquin Hernandez, President & CEO at Empowered IT Solutions. "Many independent business owners dedicate their lives to building a legacy, only to see it dismantled by a single sophisticated cyberattack. Our passion is to eliminate technical stress and simplify complex regulatory requirements like HIPAA and IRS WISP compliance, allowing our clients to grow with absolute confidence."

Beyond its work in business cybersecurity, Empowered IT Solutions was also recognized for its community involvement, including a Computer Donation Program and educational sponsorships through the Baja Ed non-profit organization, both directed at reducing the digital divide for students experiencing poverty.

About Empowered IT Solutions

Empowered IT Solutions is an award-winning managed IT consultancy serving small and medium-sized businesses across the United States and Mexico. Backed by over 15 years of industry expertise, the family-owned firm delivers tailored managed IT support, proactive cybersecurity, ransomware prevention and recovery, and regulatory compliance consulting designed to support secure, long-term business growth. Learn more at empowereditsolutions.com.

Media Contact:

Maribel Hernandez, Business Development Director

Empowered IT Solutions

maribel@empowereditsolutions.com

(858) 859-9490

12709 Poway Road, Suite 206

Poway, CA 92064

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What outsourced IT solutions does Empowered IT Solutions provide?

Empowered IT Solutions delivers 24/7 managed IT support, proactive cybersecurity threat detection and protection, zero-downtime ransomware prevention and response, and regulatory compliance consulting.

• Which industry compliance frameworks do you audit and manage?

The firm's technical team specializes in aligning business IT infrastructure with federal, state, and industry-specific frameworks, including IRS WISP (for accounting and financial practices), HIPAA (for healthcare providers), PCI DSS (to protect credit card data), CMMC (for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors), NIST standards, and cyber insurance criteria.

• How does Empowered IT Solutions impact the local community?

The company supports educational equity by collecting and securely erasing retired corporate computers to industry standards, reconfiguring them, and donating them to low-income students and orphanages. Academic sponsorships are also provided through the Baja Ed non-profit.

Contact Information:

Empowered IT Solutions

12709 Poway Rd #206
Poway, CA 92064
United States

Joaquin Hernandez
+1-858-859-9490
https://www.empowereditsolutions.com