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Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

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Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker, John M. Kelsey

Abstract

This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either hash functions or block cipher algorithms. [Supersedes SP 800-90A (January 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910345]
Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-90A Rev 1
Report Number
800-90A Rev 1

Keywords

deterministic random bit generator (DRBG), entropy, hash function, random number generator.

Citation

Barker, E. and Kelsey, J. (2015), Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90Ar1 (Accessed March 29, 2024)
Created June 24, 2015, Updated November 10, 2018