You can use simple iptables rules to block brute forcing, while still leaving things open for you on standard ports: http://www.digitalsanctuary.com/tech-blog/

You can use simple iptables rules to block brute forcing, while still leaving things open for you on standard ports: http://www.digitalsanctuary.com/tech-blog/debian/using-iptables-to-prevent-ssh-brute-force-attacks.html http://www.digitalsanctuary.com/tech-blog/debian/using-iptab... Although now I've moved to CSF which does this and much much more.