Random Number Generators and Information Security

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Contents 1 What is a Random Number Generator? 2 Relevance to Information Security 3 Vulnerability 4 Two Kinds of Randomness 4.1 True Randomness 4.1.1 Physical Methods 4.1.2 Examples 4.1.3 Pros and Cons 4.2 Pseudo-Randomness 4.2.1 Computational Methods 4.2.2 Examples 4.2.3 Pros and Cons 4.3 Verdict 5 Conclusion

What is a Random Number Generator?

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