Cryptography is both an ancient art and an advanced science. Cryptographers write in a secret code. The first documented use of cryptography in writing dates back to 1900 B.C. when an Egyptian scribe formed a code to hide messages in his hieroglyphs.
Cryptography appeared soon after writing was invented, with applications ranging from coded diplomatic messages to covert battle plans. Not surprisingly, newer, much more advanced cryptography appeared soon after the widespread development of computer communications. The electronic exchange of money, state secrets, classified corporate data, and all sorts of other information communicated over the Internet has made cryptographers indispensable in today’s world. Cryptographers write code and try to break into networks to make sure that electronic transactions stay safe from electronic thieves called hackers.
-Excerpted from "Tech Nerds Rule the World" by Corey Docterow
Based on the text, is it reasonable to infer that there are many careers available as a cryptographer?
Yes, because there is a necessity to protect today's massive amount of electronically transmitted data.
Yes, because there are many historians needed to study the ancient art of cryptography.
No, because cryptography is no longer necessary with the advent of the Internet.
No, because companies do not desire a lot of people who know how to break into computer systems.
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