Information technology - Security techniques - Random bit generation

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-ISO/IEC 18031:13 (R2017)
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
35.030
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This International Standard specifies a conceptual model for a random bit generator for cryptographic purposes, together with the elements of this model.

This International Standard

- specifies the characteristics of the main elements required for a non-deterministic random bit generator

- specifies the characteristics of the main elements required for a deterministic random bit generator

- establishes the security requirements for both the non-deterministic and the deterministic random bit generator.

Where there is a requirement to produce sequences of random numbers from random bit strings, Annex B gives guidelines on how this can be performed.

Techniques for statistical testing of random bit generators for the purposes of independent verification or validation, and detailed designs for such generators, are outside the scope of this International Standard.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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