True random-number generator device driver

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The true random number generator (TRNG) device driver provides user-space applications with random data generated from the IBM Z® hardware CPACF true random source.

The TRNG device is designed to provide high-quality random data for sensitive operations. This random data can be the base for cryptographic key generation or for seeding a pseudorandom number generator. The device is not intended to provide mass random data, for example, for overwriting disks.