No Spook Leaves Randomness to Chance - Cryptographic Random Number Generator Vulnerabilities and Standards

Explore the critical vulnerabilities in cryptographic random number generators through this 55-minute DEF CON 33 conference talk. Examine how failures in random number generation can compromise entire cryptographic systems and discover the pattern of vulnerabilities found in widely deployed algorithms and implementations over the past two decades. Learn about the speaker's research uncovering numerous CVEs and security flaws in supposedly vetted standards for secure random number generation. Investigate the possibility of deliberate manipulation by adversaries who subtly introduce weaknesses into cryptographic standards. Gain insights into the intersection of cryptography, security standards, and potential state-level interference in the development of critical security infrastructure. Understand why the security of random number generators should never be left to chance and how these foundational components affect the broader security landscape.