Barker, E.
and Kelsey, J.
(2015),
Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators, Special Publication (NIST SP), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90Ar1
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Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators
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This Recommendation specifies mechanisms for the generation of random bits using deterministic methods. The methods provided are based on either hash functions or block cipher algorithms. [Supersedes SP 800-90A (January 2012): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=910345]Citation
Special Publication (NIST SP) - 800-90A Rev 1
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deterministic random bit generator (DRBG), entropy, hash function, random number generator.
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