Session Abstract

With 73% of unstructured sensitive data remaining undiscovered and unclassified, organisations face a growing challenge: how to protect what they can’t see. In this session, Microsoft MVP and data security and governance expert Nikki Chapple will guide you through practical strategies for securing sensitive data using Microsoft Purview Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP). Framed around Microsoft’s “Secure by Default” blueprint, this session takes you on a journey through four strategic phases: Foundational, Managed, Optimised, and Strategic. Each phase is designed to help you scale your organisation’s data protection maturity. You’ll learn how to classify and label data, apply encryption, implement adaptive protection, and govern workspaces with confidence. Whether you're just starting your data protection journey or looking to optimise your existing strategy, this session will equip you with actionable insights, real-world examples, and a clear roadmap to climb your own “data Everest.” Key Takeaways: - Understand Microsoft Purview’s “Secure by Default” approach to data protection. - Learn how to apply sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and adaptive protection effectively. - Discover how to simplify complex label structures and align them with business needs. - Gain practical tips for training users, starting small, and scaling securely.

Nikki Chapple

Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, specialising in Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in IT and business, she helps organisations with risk-based digital transformations. As a dual Microsoft MVP in Microsoft 365 and Security, Nikki is recognised for her expertise in these fields. She is an international speaker and blogger, co-hosting the "All Things Compliance Podcast" and co-authoring "The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency." In 2023, she was honoured with the UK Community Award for Security and Compliance Evangelist. Nikki holds several key certifications, including Microsoft Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert, TOGAF Enterprise Architect, and PROSCI Organizational Change Manager. She believes that "Microsoft 365 governance and compliance is not a project but a lifestyle that should be part of the organisation’s culture.