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.