As a Cybersecurity Canon Committee member, I recently reviewed The Nvidia Way by Tae Kim. While this book isn’t traditionally cybersecurity-focused, it offers valuable context for professionals in our field.
It’s a deeply researched, engagingly written chronicle of how risk-taking, visionary leadership and relentless long-term strategy can create a juggernaut.
Strategic Vision and Long-term Thinking
What struck me most was Nvidia’s willingness to make early, massive bets on technology. The company invested heavily in GPU compute and CUDA technology years before market adoption, showing a patience that most corporations lack. This reflects what security professionals should emulate regarding infrastructure development.
Why This Matters for Cybersecurity
Though not explicitly about security, the book offers important context for our profession. Understanding upstream technology decisions helps explain downstream security implications. As AI becomes ubiquitous in security solutions and threats alike, comprehending Nvidia’s role in shaping this landscape proves valuable.
The review emphasizes how CEO Jensen Huang combines technical strategy with compelling storytelling. Cybersecurity teams often fail at narrative communication, missing opportunities to secure buy-in for robust programs and tools. There’s a lesson here for all of us.
Ecosystem Understanding
Modern security requires understanding the broader tech ecosystem and key players shaping technological direction and governance decisions. This book helps fill in that picture.
The Verdict
While this book doesn’t qualify for the Hall of Fame, it’s a good one to read for those interested in understanding how the technology powering modern AI—and increasingly, modern security tools—came to be.