a method and computer device for managing imagery loaded in an image management system . the method includes analyzing the imagery loaded within the image management system , searching the imagery for one or more images , and displaying images found as a result of searching the imagery . analyzing includes selecting an image to analyze , authenticating the selected image , and securely uploading an authenticated image into the image management system . analyzing also includes performing a hashing operation on the selected image . securely uploading an authenticated image includes , uploading a successfully authenticated into the image management system , including uploading a text file with metadata for the selected image , appending a generated hash for the selected image original to the uploaded text file , uploading the selected image , comparing the generated hash with a hash of the uploaded selected image , and generating an error message if the generated hash does not match the hash of the uploaded selected image .