This invention regards a method of key-fingerprint visualization that is unique, reproducible, and nearly impossible to forge which aims to improve the usability of crypto-systems by creating a visual representation of the key-fingerprint as a face. First, the cryptographic identification (either PKI or fingerprint) is converted into a standardized format. Then, the standardized cryptographic identification information is segmented into smaller parts. Each of the parts is pragmatically translated to facial features. Thus, an image of a face is produced from the original cryptographic identification information.