An organization is implementing a data loss prevention (DLP) system in response to a new regulatory requirement. Reviewing which of the following would be MOST helpful in evaluating the system's desig

System manuals provide details on how to operate the DLP system but do not offer insight into its strategic placement or integration within the broader enterprise environment.

Enterprise Architecture (EA) provides a comprehensive blueprint of an organization's IT infrastructure, data flows, and applications. Reviewing the EA allows an auditor to understand how the DLP system is intended to integrate with existing systems, where data resides, how it moves, and how the DLP design aligns with the overall security strategy and regulatory requirements.

Historical records of data breaches provide context on past security failures but do not directly inform the effectiveness or appropriateness of a *new* DLP system's design against current regulatory requirements.

Industry trends can inform general best practices but are not specific to an organization's unique environment or regulatory compliance needs, making them less helpful for evaluating a specific DLP system design.