Data loss has many culprits, from ransomware attacks carried out by hackers bent on extorting money to outdated IT systems and human error. But companies have several strategies at their disposal to limit — and even prevent — the damage caused by data loss. Here's a look at recent developments in data loss prevention, and other data protection stories you may have missed this week:

In the BYOD era, employees want to work with the devices and applications of their choice. Yet that desire can conflict with IT's job of keeping company data safe and secure. It's a balancing act that IT departments face, no matter which type of device employees use to get work done.

To help organizations better understand the challenges of backup, disaster recovery and secure access, Acronis has created the 8 noble truths of data protection. This is the fourth post in an eight-part series to help you optimally protect your data.

Six days into the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the event is set to break social media engagement records. Fans will generate the most social buzz data of any sporting event in history, according to a report released from the Adobe Digital Index last week. The results are based on more than 69 million social mentions, across 230 countries and territories, talking about the month-long event.