Kerio Tech Firewall6 User Manual

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11.1 Web Interface Parameters Configuration

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Figure 11.3

SSL certificate of WinRoute’s Web interface

Figure 11.4

Creating a new “self-signed” certificate for WinRoute’s Web interface

A new (self-signed) certificate is unique. It is created by your company, addressed to your

company and based on the name of your server. Unlike the testing version of the certificate,

this certificate ensures your clients security, as it is unique and the identity of your server

is guaranteed by it. Clients will be warned only about the fact that the certificate was not

issued by a trustworthy certification authority. However, they can install the certificate in the

browser without worrying since they are aware of who and why created the certificate. Secure

communication is then ensured for them and no warning will be displayed again because your

certificate has all it needs.

Another option is to purchase a full certificate from a public certification authority (e.g.

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