Title :
Comparison of two statistical tests for keystream sequences
Author_Institution :
Goldsmith´s College, Department of Mathematical Sciences, London, UK
Abstract :
The generalised serial test for keystream sequences is compared with the poker test. It is suggested that the generalised serial test should be used in preference to the poker test.
Keywords :
codes; cryptography; statistics; binary stream cipher system; codes; encryption; generalised serial test; keystream sequences; poker test; statistical tests;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19870268