Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Barker, Elaine; Kelsey, John

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90

SP 800-90

Withdrawn on March 14, 2007. Superseded by SP 800-90 Rev. 1; SP 800-90

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

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Date Published: June 2006

Supersedes: SP 800-90 (06/13/2006)

Author(s)

Elaine Barker (NIST), John Kelsey (NIST)

Abstract

This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either hash functions, block cipher algorithms or number theoretic problems.

Keywords

entropy; hash function; deterministic random bit generator (DRBG); random number generator

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Publication:
SP 800-90 (DOI)
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Supplemental Material:
Comments received on Draft (Jan. 2006) (pdf)

Document History:
06/13/06: SP 800-90