Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Barker, Elaine; Feldman, Larry; Witte, Gregory

ITL Bulletin

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

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Date Published: August 2015

Author(s)

Elaine Barker (NIST), Larry Feldman (G2), Gregory Witte (G2)

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.

Keywords

Deterministic Random Bit Generator (DRBG); entropy; hash function; random number generator

Control Families

System and Communications Protection

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Document History:
08/13/15: ITL Bulletin (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

cryptography