Security Now 456: Harvesting Entropy

TWiT Throwback (Audio)

English - May 21, 2014 03:05 - 2 hours - 62 MB
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Steve and Leo examine the practical size of randomness and the challenge of collecting Entropy in a client that may not have any built-in support for providing it, and may also be surrounded by active attackers.

Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte

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