In briefs: Security vulnerabilities up 11%

The SANS Institute last week reported 422 new Internet security vulnerabilities discovered during the second quarter, an increase of nearly 11% from the first quarter, with weaknesses in popular back-up software highlighting the report.

Arbor Networks next month plans to unveil PeakflowX User Tracking, a capability in the PeakflowX intrusion-prevention appliance that will track insider misuse of the intranet. The User Tracking feature will measure individual network usage and identify illegal access to data resources, alerting the administrator. PeakflowX IPS costs $60,000.

ForeScout Technologies last week announced CounterACT 5.0, its network-based security appliance deployed at the access switch that provides access control. CounterACT 5.0, which costs $12,000, adds active-response modules that scan the network for vulnerabilities and ensure anti-virus and software patches are up to date on host computers.