Random Bit Generator

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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A device or algorithm that outputs a sequence of binary bits that appears to be statistically independent and unbiased. An RBG is either a DRBG or an NRBG.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: A device or algorithm that outputs a sequence of binary bits that appears to be statistically independent and unbiased. An RBG is either a DRBG or an NRBG.

NIST SP 800-90A1 senseview framework →

§1: A device or algorithm that outputs a sequence of binary bits that appears to be statistically independent and unbiased. An RBG is either a DRBG or an NRBG.