Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators (Revised)

Published

March 14, 2007

Author(s)

Elaine B. Barker, John M. Kelsey

Abstract

[Superseded by SP 800-90A (January 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910345] This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either cryptographic hash functions, block cipher algorithms or number theoretic problems. [Supersedes SP 800-90 (June 2006): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=918931]

Citation

Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-90 Rev

Report Number

800-90 Rev

NIST Pub Series

Special Publication (NIST SP)

Pub Type

NIST Pubs

Supercedes Publication

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Superceded By Publication

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Keywords

Deterministic random bit generator (DRBG), DRBG, entropy, hash function, random number generator

Citation

Barker, E. and Kelsey, J. (2007), Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators (Revised), Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD (Accessed October 27, 2025)