Randomizer

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Analog or digital source of unpredictable, unbiased, and usually independent bits. Randomizers can be used for several different functions, including key generation or to provide a starting state for a key generator.

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

§1: Analog or digital source of unpredictable, unbiased, and usually independent bits. Randomizers can be used for several different functions, including key generation or to provide a starting state for a key generator.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Analog or digital source of unpredictable, unbiased, and usually independent bits. Randomizers can be used for several different functions, including key generation or to provide a starting state for a key generator.