State Senator Brian W. Jones Formally Recognizes Empowered IT Solutions as a Top Small Business in California’s 40th District
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 celebrates the best local businesses within San Diego County that showcase operational excellence, significant economic contributions, and an exceptional dedication to community outreach initiatives. This award marks a continuation of the firm’s excellence, as Empowered IT Solutions has been recognized in the past as a top small business by Senator Jones. The leadership team at Empowered IT Solutions accepted the formal recognition from Senator Jones during a dedicated 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.”
Operating under their defining operational philosophy of “Simple Technology, Total Security,” Empowered IT Solutions has spent more than 11 years shielding regional companies from devastating digital threats. By combining advanced, behavior-driven AI threat defenses with a highly personal, approachable support team, the firm ensures operational continuity and robust 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.”
In addition to its corporate defense accomplishments, Empowered IT Solutions was highlighted for its community contributions, including its Computer Donation Program and educational sponsorships through the Baja Ed non-profit, both aimed at bridging the digital divide for students living in 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 deep industry expertise, the family-owned enterprise delivers tailored managed IT support, proactive cybersecurity, ransomware prevention and recovery, and regulatory compliance consulting designed to foster secure, long-term business growth. Learn more at empowereditsolutions.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What outsourced IT solutions does Empowered IT Solutions provide?
We deliver 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?
Our strategic technical team specializes in aligning business IT infrastructure with mandatory 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?
We actively champion educational equality by collecting and securely erasing retired corporate computers to industry standards, reconfiguring them, and donating them to low-income students and orphanages. We also fund academic sponsorships via the Baja Ed non-profit.