To allow users on the network to download executable files from the company's remote website, what should you do?

Adding an HTTP proxy exception for the company's remote website is the correct approach for allowing users on the network to download executable files from that specific site. When an HTTP proxy is in use, it intercepts the web traffic and can apply policies to manage how users access various websites. By creating an exception for the company’s remote website, traffic to that site will bypass the proxy filtering, enabling users to download files without interference.

This is particularly useful in scenarios where you want to ensure that access to specific content is allowed while still utilizing the proxy for the rest of the web traffic. It focuses solely on the ability to download executable files from that specific location without compromising security controls elsewhere.

In contrast, creating a WebBlocker exception might allow access to the entire website but does not guarantee the necessary handling of executable files specifically. An IPS exception relates to Intrusion Prevention System settings and is generally aimed at managing security threats rather than managing file downloads. A Blocked Sites exception would block access to sites rather than enable it, so it isn't applicable in this case.