Since Pulse Secure Desktop Client for Microsoft Windows allows you to disable the automatic launch when Windows boots up, there is no reason why the mac version would not allow it [https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Secure_Article/KB22669]. Moreover, there is many ways that the IT guys can prevent you from disabling Pulse Secure if they find it necessary (just like the case with firewalls and antivirus services).
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