12Random Number Generators

In this chapter we will cover the following:

image   Properties of pseudo-random numbers

image   Tests of randomness

image   Algorithmic random number generators

image   The Marsaglia CD-ROM

Random numbers are a key part of cryptography. When you generate a key for a symmetric algorithm such as Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Blowfish, or ...

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