Primary definition
A process that is invoked to generate a random sequence of values (usually a sequence of bits) or an individual random value. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2
Also known asRNG · random number generation · random number generation algorithm · random number generation process · random number generation system
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A process that is invoked to generate a random sequence of values (usually a sequence of bits) or an individual random value. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Random Number Generator (rng). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/random-number-generator-rng
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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