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CSPRNG

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Pronunciation
[see-ess-pee-ahr-en-jee or kəs-pring]
Definition
Abbreviation for Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator. An algorithm for generating sequences of numbers that are unpredictable and suitable for cryptographic use.
Key Points

Essential for creating keys, nonces, and other random values in cryptography.

Must be properly seeded with entropy.

See 'Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator' for full details.

Related Terms
Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator

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