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Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator (NRBG)

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Non-deterministic Random Bit Generator (NRBG)

An RBG that always has access to an entropy source and (when working properly) produces output bitstrings that have full entropy. Often called a True Random Number (or Bit) Generator. (Contrast with a deterministic random bit generator).


Source: NIST SP 800-90A Rev. 1 | Category: