An IS auditor discovers a box of hard drives in a secured location that are...

The issue seems to stem from a breakdown in the workflow or process for handling assets that are due for destruction12. By examining the workflow, the IS auditor can identify where the process failed, such as why the vendor was not notified about the hard drives12. This could involve reviewing procedures for inventory management, communication with vendors, and tracking of assets due for destruction12. The findings can then be used to improve the workflow and prevent similar issues in the future12.