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    Computer Security

    Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator

    Cryptographically Secure Pseudorandom Number Generator

    A cryptographically secure pseudorandom number generator (CSPRNG) is a type of pseudorandom number generator designed to meet stringent security requirements, making it suitable for cryptographic applications such as key generation, nonces, and salts.

    Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity is the discipline concerned with protecting information systems, networks, software, and data from unauthorized access, disruption, and damage. It integrates technical controls, governance, risk management, and incident response across organizations and critical infrastructure. Contemporary practice draws on standards such as NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework and ISO/IEC 27001, regulatory regimes like GDPR and U.S. SEC disclosure rules, and threat intelligence from industry and public agencies.