Source of Randomness

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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Definition(s):

A component of a DRBG (which consists of a DRBG mechanism and a randomness source) that outputs bitstrings that are used as entropy input by the DRBG mechanism. The randomness source can be an entropy source or an RBG.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1 under Randomness Source

See Randomness Source.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1

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