title: Local network HTTPS with IP address
body: <p>I have a small REST server running on a local network, with a bunch of client applications connected (via IP address).</p>
  
  <p>I want to secure this traffic so that access tokens cannot be sniffed. </p>
  
  <p>According to <a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/1095780/are-ssl-certificates-bound-to-the-servers-ip-address">This answer</a> I can create a self signed cert. using an IP (although not common). If i go down this route (assuming no physical access to the server box itself) is this secure?</p>