Secure communication over https !

[Linda]

I am developing an application over the web(intranet app). Now my problem
has to do with secure communication

between browser and webserver. I want to enable secure communication using
https. Are there any alternatives other than buying certificate for virtual
directory ?

Thanks for all your time

 

[Scott Allen]

For Internet use you really need to buy a certificate from a trusted
certificate authority. Prices are starting to vary wildly.

For testing purposes you could create your own certificate, but only a
cert from a trusted CA can be trusted by a client. Anything else
should generate warning messages which will make people feel uneasy.

HTH,