Erick and Rich discuss Veeam’s addition of AI data to its data protection mission and what that says more broadly about challenges and opportunities in security for MSPs, as well as concrete tactics for retaining good clients and filtering out bad ones in 2026. Then they’re joined by Corey Nachreiner of WatchGuard for a conversation about AI in security generally and agentic AI in security specifically, as well as an early look at predictions in security for the new year. And finally, one last thing: a raccoon that got drunk as a skunk in a liquor store. 

Discussed in this episode:
Veeam Data Platform v13 Launches and Redefines the Standard for Cyber Resilience, Advanced Data Protection, Security and Identity Controls, and AI-Powered Intelligence
A New Era for Accelerating Safe AI at Scale: Veeam to Acquire Securiti AI; Unifies Data Resilience with DSPM, Privacy and AI Trust
Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor 

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