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Seed

Abbreviations / Acronyms / Synonyms:

RBG seed

Definitions:

  The input to a pseudorandom number generator. Different seeds generate different pseudorandom sequences.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-22 Rev. 1a

  A secret value that is used to initialize a process (e.g., a DRBG). Also see RBG seed.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5

  Noun : A string of bits that is used as input to a DRBG mechanism. The seed will determine a portion of the internal state of the DRBG, and its entropy must be sufficient to support the security strength of the DRBG. Verb : To acquire bits with sufficient entropy for the desired security strength. These bits will be used as input to a DRBG mechanism to determine a portion of the initial internal state. Also see reseed.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1

  A string of bits that is used to initialize a DRBG. Also called a Seed.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-57 Part 1 Rev. 5 under RBG seed