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RSA and Random Bitstream Generators

Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE

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At the core of our online security is randomness. Within this, we provide want to reveal none of the original data. A hash method will look like random bits, and where a single change in one of the input bits, will cause a change in around half of the outputs. But we need to generate encryption keys, and to keep these secure, we need them to be as near random as possible. While pseudorandom number generators are good, they are…

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Prof Bill Buchanan OBE FRSE

Professor of Cryptography. Serial innovator. Believer in fairness, justice & freedom. Based in Edinburgh. Old World Breaker. New World Creator. Building trust.