On Sun, 20 Jul 2014, Mike C. wrote:

> In this case, if you have a strong password that you feel confident won't
> be cracked by dictionary attacks, then there isn't anything more you have
> to do,

Mike,

   I have a user password that's not in any language's dictionary, nor
represents anything about me.

> However, there are tools you can use to reduce the amount of time and
> energy you expend on such activity.  DenyHosts and Fail2Ban are two such
> tools that come to mind.

   I will install and use one or both.

Thanks,

Rich
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