Difference between https protocol and SSL Certificate

Question

What is difference between https protocol and SSL Certificate that we use in web browser?

Aren\'t both of these used to encrypt communication between client (browser) an

Answer 1

HTTPS is an application layer protocol. It can provide non-repudiation of individual requests or responses through digital signatures.

SSL is a lower level protocol and does not have this capability. SSL is a transport level encryption.

HTTPS is more flexible than SSL: an application can configure the level of security it needs. SSL has fewer options so it is easier to setup and administer.