Badge SecurityUnfortunately, it’s easy for simple ICF Credential logo files to be misused long after an ICF Credential has expired. In some cases, ICF Credential logo files are used fraudulently when an ICF Credential was never earned in the first place. But the metadata stored in an ICF Credential digital badge makes it secure and nearly impossible to misrepresent by others.In other words, your ICF digital badge makes your ICF Credential more secure than ever before.Current and prospective clients and employers can easily verify what it took for you to earn the credential, the date of award, and your expiration date. An expired ICF Credential digital badge is clearly marked “Expired” when verified.