Compliance and security, among other things, are driving greater attention to electronic information management strategies, from data retention schedules to destruction protocols. But are CIOs overly confident in their efforts? A recent study by IDG Research Services reveals IT professionals understand the fundamentals of managing and protecting data, but key best practices are often not in place. This IDG study provides four decisive actions to better manage and protect data, but at the same time, it uncovers several critical areas where enterprises may be falling short.