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Measure of randomness crucial for secure cryptographic operations.
Entropy Definition: Measure of randomness crucial for secure cryptographic operations.
In cryptography, Entropy refers to the measure of randomness or unpredictability in a data set or system. High entropy is essential for secure key generation, random number generation, and preventing predictable outputs that attackers can exploit. Systems often gather entropy from various sources, such as user input timings or hardware noise, to produce strong cryptographic keys.
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