Table of Contents

Foreword<br>Introduction<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 Symbols<br>5 Properties and requirements of an RBG<br>6 RBG model<br>7 Types of RBGs<br>8 Overview and requirements for an NRBG<br>9 Overview and requirements for a DRBG<br>Annex A (normative) - Combining RBGs<br>Annex B (normative) - Conversion methods<br>Annex C (normative) - DRBGs<br>Annex D (normative) - Application specific constants<br>Annex E (informative) - NRBG examples<br>Annex F (informative) - Security considerations<br>Annex G (informative) - Discussion on the estimation<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;of entropy<br>Annex H (informative) - RBG assurance<br>Annex I (informative) - RBG boundaries<br>Annex J (informative) - Rationale for the design of<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;statistical tests<br>Bibliography

Abstract

Defines a conceptual model for a random bit generator for cryptographic purposes, together with the elements of this model.

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Document Type	Standard
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Publisher	Canadian Standards Association
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