Barker, E.
, Feldman, L.
and Witte, G.
(2015),
Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators, ITL Bulletin, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=919165
(Accessed April 25, 2024)
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Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators
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Author(s)
, Larry Feldman, Gregory A. Witte
Abstract
This bulletin summarizes the information presented in NIST SP 800-90A, Revision 1. The publication specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either hash functions or block cipher algorithms.Citation
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Keywords
Deterministic Random Bit Generator (DRBG), entropy, hash function, random number generator
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Created August 13, 2015, Updated February 19, 2017