Massive Marriott breach provides an early cyber focus for incoming congressional committee leaders

The incoming and outgoing GOP chairmen of the Senate Commerce Committee, as well as the incoming Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security panel, are seeking further information on the recent Marriott International data security breach, underscoring the committees' focus on cyber issues heading into the new Congress.

Current Senate Commerce Chairman John Thune (R-SD) and incoming Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS), along with Commerce subcommittee on consumer protection, product safety, insurance, and data security Chairman Jerry Moran (R-KS) sent...