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This paper discusses some aspects of selecting and testing random and pseudorandom number generators. The outputs of such generators may be used in many cryptographic applications, such as the generation of key material. Generators suitable for use in cryptographic applications may need to meet stronger requirements than for other applications. In particular, their outputs must be unpredictable in the absence of kwledge of the inputs. Some criteria for characterizing and selecting appropriate generators are discussed in this document. The subject of statistical testing and its relation to cryptanalysis is also discussed, and some recommended statistical tests are provided. These tests may be useful as a first step in determining whether or t a generator is suitable for a particular cryptographic application. However, set of statistical tests can absolutely certify a generator as appropriate for usage in a particular application, i.e., statistical testing cant serve as a substitute for cryptanalysis. The design and cryptanalysis of generators is outside the scope of this paper.Product Identifiers
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN-101496009908
ISBN-139781496009906
eBay Product ID (ePID)220771272
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SubjectInventions & Technology: General Interest
LanguageEnglish
TypeTextbook
AuthorU S Department of Commerce
FormatTrade Paperback (Us) ,Unsewn / Adhesive Bound, Paperback / Softback
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Date of Publication04/03/2014
Country of PublicationUnited States
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