 This paper proposes a novel approach for encrypting color images using a combination of a chaotic map and a private key. The proposed method is efficient and secure and can be used with any type of image without modification. It was tested on various parameters such as image quality, sensitivity analysis, security analysis, correlation analysis, quality analysis, speed analysis, and attack robustness analysis. The results show that the proposed method outperforms existing methods in terms of speed and security. This article was authored by Muad Abu Faraj, Abir al-Hayri, Charlie Abimmo, and others.