In the event of a significant disruption, such as a natural disaster or a major cyberattack, the IT director has highlighted the need for a robust Business Continuity Planning $($BCP$).$ The director stresses that the key priority is to guarantee that essential operations can continue with minimal downtime. What is the primary goal of BCP in safeguarding the organization's vital functions in accordance with the IT director's emphasis?

A$.$ Critical business processes remain operational during and after disruptions

B$.$ Establish secure connections between all of the office locations

C$.$ Must include detecting and responding to any unauthorized system access

D$.$ For business continuity, encrypt sensitive company data stored in databases