The Random\Engine\Secure class

Introduction

(PHP 8 >= 8.2.0)

Generates cryptographically secure randomness using the operating system’s CSPRNG.

The randomness generated by this Random\Engine is suitable for all applications, including the generation of long-term secrets, such as encryption keys.

The Random\Engine\Secure engine is the recommended safe default choice, unless the application requires either reproducible sequences or very high performance.

Class synopsis

public generate(): string

Table of Contents

• Random\Engine\Secure::generate — Generate cryptographically secure randomness