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Best Cybersecurity Companies in San Diego, CA (2026)

172 cybersecurity companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Diego: FIT Solutions, IFR Score 68/100; 5.0★ from 634 Google reviews.

  2. 47

    Most-reviewed: Temecula Tech Studio - Computer & Apple Services, 439 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 172 ranked after FIT Solutions; ranked #47.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

172 San Diego cybersecurity companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 62 open Saturdays and 46 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 172 rated IT firms.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in San Diego at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 cybersecurity companies in San Diego at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1FIT Solutions685.0★ (634)San Diego—Overall
2Xonicwave625.0★ (84)San Diego——
3KME Systems615.0★ (389)Irvine, 71 mi away——
4Dark Raven Labs, LLC.614.9★ (12)Carlsbad, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5AUTOMATES605.0★ (177)National City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6eIRONclad Technology Solutions604.3★ (7)San DiegoSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Fidelity Security Solutions605.0★ (13)Escondido, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Meriplex | San Diego, CA595.0★ (27)San Diego——
9Skyriver IT594.9★ (116)San DiegoSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Fusion Factor Corporation594.9★ (9)San Marcos, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 172 best cybersecurity companies in San Diego, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Diego

    Based in San Diego

    68/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 634 Google reviews, the most in San Diego.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 634 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    550 W B St 4th Floor, Suite 202, San Diego, CA 92101
  2. Based in San Diego

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3111 Camino Del Rio N #400, San Diego, CA 92108
  3. Based in Irvine, 71 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 389 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15707 Rockfield Blvd Ste 100, Irvine, CA 92618
  4. Based in Carlsbad, 14 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  5. Based in National City, 5 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2434 Southport Way D, National City, CA 91950
  6. Based in Escondido, 29 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    649 W Mission Ave, Unit #2400 [Box 9], Escondido, CA 92025
  7. Based in San Diego

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8265 Vickers St Ste A, San Diego, CA 92111
  8. Based in San Diego

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6336 Greenwich Dr # B, San Diego, CA 92122
  9. Based in San Marcos, 29 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    310 Via Vera Cruz #101, San Marcos, CA 92078
  10. Based in Lakeside, 17 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8722 Vanguard Pl, Lakeside, CA 92040
  11. #13 i-NETT

    Based in San Diego

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9655 Granite Ridge Dr #200, San Diego, CA 92123
  12. Based in San Diego

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9089 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 105, San Diego, CA 92123
  13. Based in San Diego

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    350 Tenth Ave #1000, San Diego, CA 92101
  14. Based in San Diego

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5636 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
  15. Based in San Diego

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–10 PM
    Address
    9528 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
  16. Based in San Diego

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2725 Congress St #2f, San Diego, CA 92110
  17. Based in San Diego

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4669 Murphy Canyon Rd #210, San Diego, CA 92123
  18. Based in Coronado, 28 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  19. #24 QLAN

    Based in Irvine, 72 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Mason STE B, Irvine, CA 92618
  20. Based in San Diego

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7519 Convoy Ct, San Diego, CA 92111

Cybersecurity companies ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 172 ranked cybersecurity companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

cybersecurity companies in San Diego, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Network Antics IT Support & Consultants565.0★ (35)In San Diego
27Sephno Systems Inc565.0★ (9)6 mi
28Greenman IT Support Inc.565.0★ (16)28 mi
29San Diego IT Support and Managed IT Services Consulting - Secure Networks ITC564.4★ (10)In San Diego
30NetResults Technology Group565.0★ (4)8 mi
31Bayotech565.0★ (33)In San Diego
32SD Network Pro565.0★ (11)14 mi
33Sentek Global565.0★ (7)In San Diego
34centrexIT564.9★ (53)17 mi
35Corporate Technologies564.7★ (40)In San Diego
36Pinnacle Access Inc.565.0★ (7)In San Diego
37Agile IT563.9★ (7)In San Diego
38K2 Staffing555.0★ (160)27 mi
39M&E Computers554.9★ (106)In San Diego
40DC Computers554.5★ (184)In San Diego
41Easy Computer Solutions554.9★ (240)9 mi
42Crown Computers555.0★ (183)11 mi
43Bird Rock Systems Inc555.0★ (5)In San Diego
44Tx Systems Inc555.0★ (5)In San Diego
45TechiT Services555.0★ (119)In San Diego
46Avatar Website Design555.0★ (24)58 mi
47Temecula Tech Studio - Computer & Apple Services554.8★ (439)55 mi
48GRYHAT CYBERSECURITY555.0★ (5)69 mi
49AMA Networks545.0★ (18)In San Diego
50SimpleTech IT Solutions Inc.544.6★ (5)8 mi

Also serving San Diego

20 more cybersecurity companies within 75 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked cybersecurity companies serving San Diego
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
619 IT5.0★ (17)In San Diego
724 IT5.0★ (10)In San Diego
AnytechSD | San Diego IT Services4.9★ (124)In San Diego
Better IT Services5.0★ (39)In San Diego
Beyond20 - ITSM Consulting and ITIL Training in San Diego4.8★ (15)In San Diego
Boot Networks Global Support Inc.5.0★ (13)In San Diego
Ciprus Consulting4.9★ (34)In San Diego
cloudIT4.6★ (27)In San Diego
Coast Techs Consulting5.0★ (14)In San Diego
Cre8tive Technology & Design3.9★ (8)In San Diego
Data Net Solutions Group5.0★ (6)In San Diego
Flagship Tech Services4.9★ (9)In San Diego
Interlaced - San Diego5.0★ (32)In San Diego
ITCM4.0★ (11)In San Diego
Managed Solution5.0★ (79)In San Diego
Parachute Technology Managed IT Services5.0★ (19)In San Diego
TATEEDA | Custom Software Solutions | USA5.0★ (8)In San Diego
Versa Computing4.9★ (7)In San Diego
Wendego IT Solutions4.9★ (69)In San Diego
Xceptional - Managed IT & Cloud Services San Diego4.6★ (10)In San Diego

How we ranked San Diego cybersecurity companies

We scored 172 San Diego cybersecurity companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Diego data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a cybersecurity company

  1. Ask whether monitoring is staffed around the clock by the firm itself or by a partner.
  2. Ask for a sample assessment or penetration-test report with client details removed.
  3. Check experience with your industry’s rules (for example HIPAA, PCI DSS or CMMC).
  4. Ask what the firm does in the first hour of an incident, and whether that is in the contract.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a cybersecurity company

  • Is your security monitoring staffed 24/7, and by whom?
  • Which frameworks do you assess against?
  • What do your reports include, and do you re-test after we fix the findings?
  • Do you handle incident response yourselves, and do you work with cyber insurers?
  • What access will you need to our systems, and how is it controlled and logged?
  • Which certifications do the people doing the work hold?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Cybersecurity companies in San Diego: frequently asked questions

Who is the best cybersecurity company in San Diego?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked cybersecurity company in San Diego, CA is FIT Solutions with an IFR Score of 68/100. It has 5.0★ from 634 Google reviews. Xonicwave (#2) and KME Systems (#3) follow. We ranked 172 cybersecurity companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many cybersecurity companies are there in San Diego?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 172 cybersecurity companies serving San Diego, CA. 28 of them are based in San Diego; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 75 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which cybersecurity companies in San Diego work on weekends?

62 of 172 ranked cybersecurity companies post Saturday hours and 46 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dark Raven Labs, LLC. (#4), AUTOMATES (#5) and eIRONclad Technology Solutions (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do San Diego cybersecurity companies have?

The median Google rating among 172 rated cybersecurity companies in San Diego is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. FIT Solutions has the most, 634 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank cybersecurity companies?

Each cybersecurity company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do cybersecurity companies outside San Diego count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 75 mi of the San Diego city center, our service radius for cybersecurity companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can cybersecurity companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a cybersecurity company do?

Cybersecurity companies assess and protect a business’s systems and data: security monitoring, endpoint protection, penetration testing, compliance support and incident response.

How are cybersecurity companies in San Diego ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does cybersecurity, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

Do we need a cybersecurity firm if we already have an IT provider?

Sometimes. Many IT providers include basic security tools; a security firm adds specialist work such as 24/7 monitoring, penetration tests, compliance audits and incident response. Ask your IT provider what they cover and where they would bring in a specialist.

What is the difference between a security assessment and a penetration test?

An assessment reviews your policies, settings and controls against a framework. A penetration test is an authorised, simulated attack that tries to exploit weaknesses. Both end with a written report and a list of fixes.

Can a cybersecurity firm help with compliance?

Many help organisations prepare for requirements such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC or SOC 2. They can advise and assess, but only an independent auditor issues a SOC 2 report, and compliance is ultimately your responsibility.

Update log for San Diego

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 172 cybersecurity companies serving San Diego.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.