I use my personal computer for work purposes, and for certain tasks, I use AnyConnect VPN, provided by my client. When I need to complete those tasks, I launch AnyConnect, and then disconnect and quit the application when I am finished. AnyConnect is not in my startup items and does not launch unless I start it manually.
However, since updating to Mac OS Big Sur, I have noticed that 3 instances of AnyConnect Socket Filter are ALWAYS on and running when I view my network status.
Can I turn these off without disabling or breaking my AnyConnect installation? I want to be able to use the VPN when needed, but don't have any use or desire for any portion of my client's VPN to be running in the background when I am doing work for other clients or doing personal tasks.
