Abstract: There is disclosed a process for signing an image file as well as a process for validating the signed image file as well as a system for signing and validating these image files. The process for signing and authenticating or validating these image files comprises signing these image files with at least one private key, and then authenticating these image files with the corresponding public key. In addition, associated with the signing of these image files are custom claims or restrictions on use. Thus, along with the signing and authentication or validation of these image files, the types of use and duration of use of these image files can be controlled by the originator of the image file.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for signing an image file as well as a process for validating the signed image file as well as a system for signing and validating these image files. The process for signing and authenticating or validating these image files comprises signing these image files with at least one private key, and then authenticating these image files with the corresponding public key. In addition, associated with the signing of these image files are custom claims or restrictions on use. Thus, along with the signing and authentication or validation of these image files, the types of use and duration of use of these image files can be controlled by the originator of the image file.