QURL
Quantum-Style Access URLs
A QURL is a single-use, time-bound access credential that collapses into a non-reusable state upon observation. Like a quantum measurement, the act of accessing destroys the credential—eliminating persistent URLs that can be scraped, shared, or replayed.
How QURL Works
QURLs implement OpenNHP's 'authenticate before connect' model at the access layer
Authenticate
User authenticates via your identity provider (Okta, Azure AD, etc.)
Generate QURL
LayerV issues a cryptographically unique QURL for the specific resource
Access
User accesses the resource—QURL collapses and cannot be reused
Audit
Access event is logged with full identity context for compliance
QURL Security Features
Every aspect of QURL is designed to eliminate the attack surface of traditional URLs
Single-Use Access
Each QURL can only be used once. After observation (access), it collapses into a non-reusable state—like a quantum measurement.
Time-Decay Failsafe
Unused QURLs automatically expire. Even if intercepted, attackers have a narrow window before the credential becomes worthless.
Zero Persistence
No static URLs to scrape from logs, share in Slack, or replay in attacks. The access credential IS the access event.
Scoped Authorization
Each QURL grants access to a single resource for a single action. No broad permissions, no lateral movement.
QURL Use Cases
Replace persistent access patterns with self-destructing credentials
Secure Resource Sharing
Share access to sensitive dashboards, admin panels, or staging environments without creating persistent links that live forever in email threads.
One-Time Authentication
Grant contractors or partners temporary access that expires immediately after use—no need to manage accounts or revoke permissions.
Audit-Ready Access
Every QURL access is logged with identity, timestamp, and action. Complete visibility into who accessed what and when.
QURL + Network Hiding Protocol
QURL is the access layer of LayerV's implementation of the Cloud Security Alliance's OpenNHP standard. While NHP makes your infrastructure invisible at the network layer, QURL ensures that even after authentication, access credentials cannot be weaponized.
- Cryptographic binding to user identity
- Configurable time-to-live (TTL) from minutes to hours
- Single resource, single action scope
- Full audit trail for compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
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Deploy QURL as part of your LayerV.ai pilot. Contact our sales team to discuss pricing and implementation for your organization.