NIST 800-90B Concepts

James Ramage Entropy, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 140-3

The claimed entropy source for a FIPS 140 validated module now requires compliance to NIST SP800-90B. This means that any cryptographic module going through FIPS 140-2 or FIPS 140-3 validation needs to adhere to NIST implementation guidance 7.18 – Entropy …