diff --git a/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md b/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md
index 30de6db..a108568 100644
--- a/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md
+++ b/CI_CD_PIPELINE_SETUP_GUIDE.md
@@ -512,14 +512,55 @@ export HARBOR_HOSTNAME=$YOUR_ACTUAL_IP
 export HARBOR_ADMIN_PASSWORD="Harbor12345"
 export DB_PASSWORD="your-db-password"
 
-# Update Harbor configuration with secure passwords
+# Generate secure secrets for Harbor
+export CORE_SECRET=$(openssl rand -hex 16)
+export JOBSERVICE_SECRET=$(openssl rand -hex 16)
+
+echo "Generated secrets:"
+echo "CORE_SECRET: $CORE_SECRET"
+echo "JOBSERVICE_SECRET: $JOBSERVICE_SECRET"
+
+# Update Harbor configuration with secure passwords and secrets
 cd /opt/APP_NAME/registry
 sed -i "s/Harbor12345/$HARBOR_ADMIN_PASSWORD/g" harbor.yml
 sed -i "s/your-db-password/$DB_PASSWORD/g" harbor.yml
 sed -i "s/your-db-password/$DB_PASSWORD/g" docker-compose.yml
+
+# Update Harbor secrets in docker-compose.yml
+sed -i "s/your-core-secret/$CORE_SECRET/g" docker-compose.yml
+sed -i "s/your-jobservice-secret/$JOBSERVICE_SECRET/g" docker-compose.yml
+
+# Save secrets securely for future reference
+cat > /opt/APP_NAME/harbor-secrets.txt << EOF
+# Harbor Secrets - KEEP THESE SECURE!
+# Generated on: $(date)
+# CI/CD IP: $YOUR_ACTUAL_IP
+
+HARBOR_HOSTNAME=$HARBOR_HOSTNAME
+HARBOR_ADMIN_PASSWORD=$HARBOR_ADMIN_PASSWORD
+DB_PASSWORD=$DB_PASSWORD
+CORE_SECRET=$CORE_SECRET
+JOBSERVICE_SECRET=$JOBSERVICE_SECRET
+
+# IMPORTANT: Store this file securely and keep a backup!
+# You will need these secrets for:
+# - Harbor upgrades
+# - Database troubleshooting
+# - Disaster recovery
+# - Service restoration
+EOF
+
+# Set secure permissions on secrets file
+chmod 600 /opt/APP_NAME/harbor-secrets.txt
+echo "Secrets saved to /opt/APP_NAME/harbor-secrets.txt"
+echo "IMPORTANT: Keep this file secure and backed up!"
 ```
 
-**Important**: Change the default passwords for production use. The default admin password is `Harbor12345` - change this immediately after first login.
+**Important**: 
+- Change the default passwords for production use. The default admin password is `Harbor12345` - change this immediately after first login.
+- The generated secrets (`CORE_SECRET` and `JOBSERVICE_SECRET`) are cryptographically secure random values used for encrypting sensitive data.
+- Store these secrets securely as they will be needed for Harbor upgrades or troubleshooting.
+- **CRITICAL**: The secrets file contains sensitive information. Keep it secure and backed up!
 
 #### 5.4 Start Harbor