Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Barker, Elaine; Kelsey, John

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

NIST SP 800-90A

Withdrawn on June 24, 2015. Superseded by SP 800-90A Rev. 1

Recommendation for Random Number Generation Using Deterministic Random Bit Generators

Documentation

Date Published: January 2012

Supersedes: SP 800-90 Rev. 1 (03/14/2007)

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

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.800-90A
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Supplemental Material:
Comments received on Draft (2011) (pdf)

Document History:
01/23/12: SP 800-90A (Final)