Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Barker, Elaine; Kelsey, John

doi:https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90Ar1

NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

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Date Published: June 2015

Supersedes: SP 800-90A (01/23/2012)

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 or block cipher algorithms.

Keywords

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

Control Families

System and Communications Protection

Documentation

Publication:
https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-90Ar1
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Supplemental Material:
Press Release

Other Parts of this Publication:
SP 800-90C
SP 800-90B
SP 800-90B
SP 800-90C

Document History:
06/24/15: SP 800-90A Rev. 1 (Final)

Topics

Security and Privacy

encryption, random number generation, secure hashing