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Creating Randomness Without Math.random - Andrew Healey
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Random number generation in embedded systems - The Gistre Blog
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| | This article explores the world of random number generation in embedded systems, covering both pseudo-random number generators (PRNGs) and hardware-based random number generators (HRNGs). It explains their principles, provides examples of code, discusses their advantages and limitations, and highlights their applications in embedded systems.
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Myths about /dev/urandom
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| | [AI summary] A technical deep-dive that debunks common myths about the Linux /dev/urandom and /dev/random devices, arguing that /dev/urandom is the preferred and secure choice for cryptographic applications on modern systems.
| | www.johndcook.com
RNG / RBG testing and validation: TestU01, DIEHARDER, etc.
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| | Random number generator test services. We test RNGs using the standard test suites: PractRand, TestU01 (BigCrush), DIEHARD(ER), NIST SP 800-22.
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ImperialViolet - Elliptic curves and their implementation
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| [AI summary] An in-depth technical explanation of elliptic curve cryptography, covering mathematical foundations, group structures, implementation challenges, and optimization techniques for finite field arithmetic.