While the cybersecurity landscape changes daily, physical security risk mitigation demands constant assessment, too. Small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic regulations, shutdowns and protocols, as well as crimes due to looting, protests and social unrest over the past two years. However, lessons learned from many business leaders in this sector can provide hopeful insights for the future and some tried-and-true best practices to keep employees and assets safe.