The new Republican-led Congress is poised to jump all over cybersecurity after years of maintaining a hands-off approach toward cybersecurity. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) blamed the Sony Pictures data breach on the Obama administration, citing a lack of leadership on national cybersecurity. A national strategy for cybersecurity education is a biggie since we have a profound shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. Tax breaks for cybersecurity spending in the private sector should lead with a carrot rather than a stick. An International multi-lateral cybersecurity agreement may be the most important item of all.”]