"Pulse Secure" has been rebranded as "Ivanti Secure Access Client."
You may already have the VPN client installed. To check, click on the Windows icon and look for "Pulse Secure" or "Ivanti Secure Access Client."
Requirements
You will need administrative rights/privileges for the program installed on your machine. Consult your Local IT Support Provider if you do not have admin access to your computer.
Download the Program
- Go to the VPN client download page
- Download the version of the client for your operating system - see the FAQ for supported operating systems
Installation
Open the client installer file then click Run at the prompt.Click Next.
At the "Ready to install" screen, click Install. Click Yes to the User Access Control message.
At the end of installation, a window will appear on top of the screen below. Simply wait until the window disappears, then click Finish.
Set Up Your Connection
After the software is installed, set up your VPN connection. Open the client.
Click the + to add a new connection.
Enter the information below on the "Add Connection" prompt then click Add.
Type: Policy Secure (UAC) or Connect Secure (VPN)
Name: VUIT SSL VPN
Server URL: vpn.vanderbilt.edu
Connect to VPN
Click Connect on your new connection.
The VPN access policy will display next. Read the policy and click Proceed.
Enter your VUnetID and ePassword at the prompt. Click Connect. It is recommended not to check the "Save settings" option for security reasons.
Tap "Approve" on the push notification on your smartphone.
Hardware token users: In the "Password" field, enter your password, comma, then the passcode.
It will take a few seconds to connect.
You should be connected. To verify, check for the Pulse Secure icon in the system tray.
New icon: 
To disconnect from Pulse Secure, click on the application window and click Disconnect.
Alternately, right-click the system tray icon, select the VPN connection, and click Disconnect.
New icon: 
Disabling Autostart
Go to Start , then type "Task Manager."
Click on More Details if you see the screen below.
Click the Startup tab. Click on Pulse Secure Desktop Client or Ivanti Secure Access Client, then click the Disable button.
New icon: 
Click X to exit.