[Cryptography] Random number generation influenced, HW RNG
John Kelsey
crypto.jmk at gmail.com
Tue Sep 10 15:59:38 EDT 2013
On Sep 10, 2013, at 2:30 AM, ianG <iang at iang.org> wrote:
> The question of whether one could simulate a raw physical source is tantalising. I see diverse opinions as to whether it is plausible, and thinking about it, I'm on the fence.
I don't think simulating a physical source is itself a big challenge. People simulate complicated probabilistic behavior all the time. The challenge is going to be sticking it into the chip in a way that doesn't show up when the chip is taken apart in a lab.
How can we design the whole system so that some compromised or flawed pieces don't wreck us? I don't know how to ensure my chip's hardware RNG isn't hacked, but I have some hope of working out a design that will be robust even if it is hacked.
--John
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