Also, you can get free SSL certs that are from a CA that browsers already recognize - company is called StartSSL. It's minimal validation, just via email.
AFAIK you can get away with self signed certs - that's what I've done to get over that hoop. As most stuff, it would depend on the situation and your goals.
Also, you can get free SSL certs that are from a CA that browsers already recognize - company is called StartSSL. It's minimal validation, just via email.