Random Number Generators and Information Security

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Contents 1 Relevance to Information Security 2 Vulnerability 3 Two Kinds of Randomness 3.1 True Randomness 3.1.1 Physical Methods 3.1.2 Examples 3.1.3 Pros and Cons 3.2 Pseudo-Randomness 3.2.1 Computational Methods 3.2.2 Examples 3.2.3 Pros and Cons 3.3 Verdict 4 Conclusion 5 References 6 See Also 7 External Links

Relevance to Information Security

Vulnerability

Two Kinds of Randomness

True Randomness

Physical Methods

Examples

Pros and Cons

Pseudo-Randomness

Computational Methods

Examples

Pros and Cons

Verdict

Conclusion

References

1. Bishop, M. 2004. Introduction to Computer Security. Prentice Hall PTR. 2. Wikipedia. 2007. Retrieved November 27, 2007. <http://wikipedia.org> 3. Haahr, M. 2007. Random.org. Retrieved November 27, 2007. <http://www.random.org>

See Also

External Links

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