RAQAMLI TEXNOLOGIYALARNING YANGI O‘ZBEKISTON RIVOJIGA TA’SIRI Xalqaro ilmiy-amaliy konferensiyasi Moreover, cybersecurity threats pose a significant challenge to small businesses relying on
digital technology. Cyberattacks, data breaches, and online fraud can have severe consequences for
small enterprises, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, and compromised customer
trust. Small businesses often lack the expertise and resources to effectively protect themselves from
such threats, making them vulnerable targets for cybercriminals.
Figure 1. Transformation small business to digital business. resource: Small Business to Digital Business | Leverage Technologies
Lastly, the digital divide exacerbates the challenges faced by small businesses. Disparities in
internet access, digital literacy, and technological infrastructure create unequal opportunities for
entrepreneurs in different regions or socioeconomic backgrounds. This digital divide limits the
potential of small businesses to fully leverage digital technology for growth and innovation,
perpetuating existing inequalities.
To address these problems, policymakers, industry leaders, and small business support
organizations need to collaborate and develop strategies that promote affordable access to digital
technology, provide training and skill development programs, and enhance cybersecurity measures
tailored to the needs of small businesses. Bridging the digital divide through initiatives like
broadband expansion and digital literacy programs will also be crucial in enabling small businesses
to harness the full potential of digital technology.
