FEATURES OF SSL
A SSL Certificate provides various types of features such as Safety and convenience, Server authenticity, Automatic Client Authentication, & Extensibility.
Safety and convenience: SSL creates a secure connection between a client machine and a server on which the site is hosted. This connection needs no participation by the machine operator.
Server authenticity: SSL authenticates the server to ensure that the client is talking to the correct computer.
Automatic Client Authentication: A machine user can authenticate to an SSL-enabled server using the users own public key pair, if the server is set up to accept it.
Extensibility: SSL can use most encryption algorithms and hashing algorithms. The client and server can automatically choose the best algorithms from those they both support.
