In this special crossover episode, Distilled Buildings Tech joins forces with Sip'N'Security for a candid conversation that blends smart buildings, cybersecurity, OT/IT convergence, and exceptional whiskey. What begins as a bottle share quickly evolves into a deep, practical discussion on identity, segmentation, and how emerging technologies are reshaping the built environment.

• Sam Houston 15 Year (103 proof) – rich, dark, and bold
• Penelope Cigar Series & Old Fashioned – dangerously smooth favorites
• International pours from Iceland and Colorado
• Award-winning rye and seasonal holiday selections
• Bonus: Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream and creative cocktail ideas

• Jason Shearer – Distilled Buildings Tech
• Akram (AK) Khalis – Distilled Buildings Tech
• Justin Fields – Sip'N'Security
• Dave Abbott – Sip'N'Security

• Why segmentation remains one of the hardest OT challenges
• The reality of securing devices with 10–20+ year lifecycles
• Why many OT vendors still “just want DHCP and outbound access”

• Identity as the foundation of IT and OT security
• Limits of standards like MUD and real-world adoption challenges
• The importance of visibility and behavioral profiling over theory

• Why cybersecurity is buried in Division 27 specifications
• The case for cybersecurity as a first-class building requirement
• The emerging need for an IT-focused general contractor

• How AI accelerates both attackers and defenders
• AI-driven SOCs, anomaly detection, and automation
• Risks around AI supply chains, model trust, and prompt injection

• Origin stories behind both shows
• Lessons learned on platforms, editing, and branding
• A surprise fan encounter proving the audience is growing

• There is no silver bullet for OT security
• Identity + visibility outperform rigid architectures
• Cybersecurity must be addressed early in building design
• AI is powerful—but only with proper governance and trust