Nikki Chapple
Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay | MVP M365 & Security
London, United Kingdom
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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.
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Securing Data Across Microsoft 365: A Hands-On Demo of Microsoft Purview DLP
As cyber threats and data breaches continue to evolve, safeguarding sensitive data within Microsoft 365 has never been more critical. The integration of generative AI tools, such as Microsoft 365 Copilot, into everyday workflows further increases the risk of accidental data exposure.
In this hands-on demo session, Microsoft MVP and data security and governance expert Nikki Chapple will walk you through how to configure and deploy Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 apps, endpoints, and Copilot integrations. You’ll learn how to identify sensitive data, create and test DLP policies, and fine-tune them using analytics and alerts, ensuring your organisation is protected without compromising productivity.
Whether you're just getting started with DLP or looking to optimise your existing policies, this session will provide practical, real-world guidance to help you reduce the risk of data oversharing and strengthen your data protection posture.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify sensitive data using Microsoft Purview’s built-in and custom data classifications.
- Enrol devices into Purview to extend DLP protection to endpoints
- Create and test DLP policies that minimise false positives while maintaining business productivity.
- Deploy and fine-tune policies using alerts and analytics to ensure optimal protection.
Don’t let Microsoft 365 Governance and Compliance be a roll of the dice
No matter the size of your business, data protection and compliance is critical.
1. Data is exploding
2. Data regulations are increasing around the world
3. Everyone is at risk of a data breach
Yet data security and compliance can feel overwhelming.
Let me show you how the Microsoft 365 Governance, Risk, and Compliance maturity model can help you reduce risk and improve compliance effectiveness by building a strategy for protecting and managing sensitive and business-critical data.
Implementing Microsoft Teams lifecycle governance to stop Team sprawl
Microsoft Teams empowers users to collaborate. However without governance it is easy for organizations to create thousands of Teams sites with no clear ownership and no lifecycle. This uncontrolled growth can quickly turn into sprawl resulting in an IT admin headache to manage and lead to user confusion and dissatisfaction as they struggle to identify which is the correct team to use.
This session will discuss best practices on how to implement Teams lifecycle management to manage your teams through the following stages:
1. Teams creation
2. Ongoing management
3. End of life
How to collaborate securely with Guests in Microsoft Teams
The first part of the session will discuss the Microsoft 365 configuration best practices to enable secure collaboration with guests in Teams.
The second part of the session will recommend how to implement a guest lifecycle management process, to ensure your guests only have access to the information they need, for the time they need.
Do We Really Need to Buy More SharePoint Storage?
Many organizations are reaching their SharePoint storage limits and must decide whether to purchase more storage or find better ways to manage it. This session will explore the management and optimization of SharePoint storage, covering the following topics:
- Understanding the effects of file versioning, holds and retention on storage.
- Optimizing SharePoint storage with Version History Limits.
- Using Microsoft 365 Archive to free up SharePoint storage for active data.
45-60 minutes
Microsoft 365 Copilot: Measuring Success, Managing Risk
As organisations embrace Microsoft 365 Copilot and other generative AI tools, the need to measure their impact, adoption, and understand the associated risks has never been greater. In this session, Microsoft MVP and data security and governance expert Nikki Chapple will guide you through the essential tools and strategies for tracking Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gen AI usage in your organisation.
You’ll learn how to go beyond the basic usage metrics available in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and explore how to leverage Viva Insights’ Copilot Dashboard and Microsoft Purview’s Data Security Posture Management for AI (DSPM for AI). Discover how to assess readiness, drive adoption, measure business impact, and manage third-party AI risks, all while maintaining strong data governance and compliance.
Whether you're a compliance lead, IT admin, or business decision-maker, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed, data-driven decisions about your AI strategy.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand why measuring Copilot and Gen AI usage is critical for success.
- Explore the Copilot Dashboard in Viva Insights for readiness, adoption, impact, and sentiment metrics.
- Discover how Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI helps identify and mitigate risks associated with Copilot and third-party Gen AI tools.
- Gain practical tips for aligning AI usage with business outcomes and compliance requirements.
Taming the Data Avalanche: Purview Strategies That Work
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.
CollabDays Bletchley Park 2025 Upcoming
Conference:
CollabDays Bletchley Park is a community-led event focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, held at the historic home of British codebreaking. It brings together IT professionals, developers, and business leaders to share practical insights and modern workplace innovations.
Session Title:
Do We Really Need to Buy More SharePoint Storage?
Abstract:
Many organisations are hitting SharePoint storage limits and asking the critical question: Do we need to buy more storage, or is there a better way to manage it? In this session, Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, provides an in-depth exploration and live demonstration of how to optimise SharePoint storage. Topics include understanding the impact of file versioning and retention, applying version history limits, and leveraging Microsoft 365 Archive to free up space for active data. Attendees will leave with both theoretical and practical insights to make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary costs.
South Coast Summit 2025 Upcoming
One-Day Workshop Title:
From Data Chaos to Copilot Confidence: A Step-by-Step Microsoft 365 Readiness Workshop
Abstract:
Before unlocking the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot, your data must be secure, governed, and optimised. This hands-on, one-day workshop cuts through the noise to deliver practical, real-world guidance for preparing your Microsoft 365 environment. Learn how to discover and protect sensitive data, reduce compliance risks, and optimise content for accurate Copilot results. Walk away with the confidence and tools to lead a secure, scalable, and successful Copilot rollout.
Commsverse 2025
Conference:
Commsverse is a community-driven, Microsoft Teams-focused technical conference dedicated to sharing real-world knowledge among professionals in the Microsoft communications and collaboration ecosystem.
Speaker:
Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay
Sessions Delivered:
Ask the MVPs and Microsoft Anything about Microsoft Teams
An open Q&A session where attendees engaged directly with MVPs and Microsoft experts to get clarity on Teams architecture, governance, and roadmap.
Securing Data Across Microsoft 365: A Hands-On Demo of Microsoft Purview DLP
A practical walkthrough of Microsoft Purview’s Data Loss Prevention capabilities, showcasing how to protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 workloads with real-time demos and actionable insights.
Managing Microsoft 365 Copilot & Third-Party Generative AI Usage with Purview and Defender
This session explored governance strategies for Microsoft 365 Copilot and third-party Gen AI tools, highlighting how to use Microsoft Purview and Defender to ensure responsible AI adoption and data protection.
https://events.justattend.com/events/conference-speaker/247cx437/408
Workplace Ninjas Norway 2025 Sessionize Event
European Collaboration Summit (ECS 2025)
Conference:
The European Collaboration Summit is one of the largest community-driven conferences in Europe focused on modern workplace technologies, bringing together over 3,000 IT professionals, decision-makers, and industry leaders to explore the future of collaboration, AI, and Microsoft 365.
Session Title:
Measuring Microsoft 365 Copilot and Gen AI Success
Abstract:
As organisations embrace Microsoft 365 Copilot and generative AI, measuring success becomes essential—not just in terms of adoption, but in real business impact. In this session, Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, shares practical strategies for defining success metrics, aligning AI outcomes with business goals, and leveraging Microsoft 365 insights to drive continuous improvement. Learn how to move beyond hype and build a framework for meaningful, measurable Gen AI success.
Slides:
View the presentation on SlideShare: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/measuring-microsoft-365-copilot-and-gen-ai-success/279826756
IRMS Conference 2025
Conference:
The annual IRMS Conference is the go-to event in the information management calendar, bringing together over 400 practitioners, compliance managers, senior executives, and others from a range of organisations across all industry sectors in the UK and beyond.
Closing Keynote:
Protecting Your Sensitive Data with Microsoft Purview
Abstract:
In an era of increasing data complexity and regulatory pressure, safeguarding sensitive information is more critical than ever. In this closing keynote, Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, explored practical strategies for implementing Microsoft Purview’s Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities. Attendees gained actionable insights into building a resilient data protection framework that aligns with real-world compliance needs—empowering organisations to manage risk while enabling productivity.
NIC Empower 2024 Sessionize Event
CollabDays Belgium 2024
Conference:
CollabDays Belgium is a community-driven event focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, bringing together IT professionals, developers, and decision-makers to share practical insights and real-world solutions for modern workplace challenges.
Session Title:
Deciphering Copilot: Unravelling Data Security and Governance in Microsoft 365
Abstract:
As Microsoft 365 Copilot becomes more deeply integrated into daily workflows, understanding its data security and governance implications is essential. In this session, Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, demystifies how Copilot interacts with organisational data and explores how Microsoft Purview and Defender can help maintain control, ensure compliance, and mitigate risk. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to balance innovation with responsibility in the age of AI-powered productivity.
Microsoft GRC Community
Event:
Hosted by the GRC User Group
Session Title:
Ready, Set, Secure: Data Governance for Microsoft 365 Copilot
Overview:
This session focused on the critical role of data governance in the successful deployment of Microsoft 365 Copilot. As organisations adopt generative AI, ensuring that sensitive data is protected and responsibly accessed becomes paramount. The session explored practical strategies for preparing your Microsoft 365 environment, aligning governance policies, and leveraging Microsoft Purview to mitigate risks.
Slides:
View the presentation on SlideShare https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/ready-set-secure-your-data-grc-user-group-oct-2024-pdf/272367576
CollabDays Bletchley Park 2024
Conference:
CollabDays Bletchley Park is a community-led event focused on Microsoft 365, Azure, and Power Platform, held at the historic home of British codebreaking. It brings together IT professionals, developers, and business leaders to share knowledge and explore modern workplace innovations.
Session Title:
Deciphering Copilot: Unravelling Data Security and Governance in Microsoft 365
Abstract:
Copilot for Microsoft 365 and generative AI are among the hottest topics of 2024, promising transformative productivity gains. But it’s not all sunshine and roses—these tools introduce real risks, including potential exposure of sensitive data and the propagation of outdated or inaccurate information. In this session, Nikki, Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay, explores the critical balance between innovation and control. She outlines the key data security and governance risks associated with Copilot and shares practical, iterative strategies to reduce risk exposure—ensuring your deployment is both secure and successful.
Slides:
View the presentation on SlideShare https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/collabdays-bletchley-2024-copilot-data-security-and-governance-with-notes-pdf/272014135
Workplace Ninjas Denmark User group Sessionize Event
Workplace Ninja Denmark - August 2024
Deciphering Copilot: Unravelling Data Security and Governance in Microsoft 365
Commsverse 2024
Preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Best Practices for Governance and Data Security
IntraTeams Event - Online
Microsoft 365 Copilot: How to boost your productivity with AI. Two sessions covering
- How to manage user adoption and the roll-out of Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Addressing data security and governance as part of your Microsoft 365 Copilot transformation
Norwegian Microsoft 365 Community
Unlock the Potential of Copilot for Microsoft 365: Data Security and Governance
European Collaboration Summit 2024
Sort your data out! Mastering Governance, Risk, and Compliance in the Copilot era. Joint session with Simon Hudson
Slides https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/real-world-governance-risk-and-compliance-european-collaboration-summit-2024/270913590
IntraTeam Event Copenhagen 2024
Microsoft 365 Copilot: How to boost your productivity with AI. Two sessions covering
- How to manage user adoption and the roll-out of Copilot for Microsoft 365
- Addressing data security and governance as part of your Microsoft 365 Copilot transformation
Slides :
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/microsoft-365-copilot-how-to-boost-your-productivity-with-ai-part-one-adoption/267181982
https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/microsoft-365-copilot-how-to-boost-your-productivity-with-ai-part-two-data-security-and-governance/267182013
Teams Nation 2024 Sessionize Event
ESPC23
Unlock the Power of Microsoft Viva: Demystifying Security and Privacy Risks
Festive Tech Calendar 2023 Sessionize Event
ESPC23 - European SharePoint, Office 365 & Azure Conference Sessionize Event
CollabDays Belgium 2023
Preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot - Best Practices for Governance and Data Security
South Coast Summit 2023
1. Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 Purview: A Compliance and Governance Masterclass - Full day workshop
2. Preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Best Practices for Governance and Data Security
CollabDays Bletchley 2023
1, Cracking the Code: Expert Tips for Mastering Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Microsoft 365 (with Simon Hudson)
2. Microsoft Viva Security and Privacy: How to safeguard Your Employee Experience
Experts Live Europe 2023 Sessionize Event
Commsverse 2023
1. Best practices for governing externally shared Teams
2. Demystifying security & compliance in Microsoft Viva
European Collaboration Summit 2023
1. Real World Governance, Risk and Compliance - adopting Microsoft Purview and beyond (with Simon Hudson)
2. Demystifying security and compliance in Viva
Modern Workplace Conference Paris 2023 Sessionize Event
M365 Revival
1. Viva and Copilot governance
2. Copilot data quality
Festive Tech Calendar 2022 Sessionize Event
ESPCC22
Don’t let Microsoft 365 Governance and Compliance be a roll of the dice
Microsoft Cloud User Group - London
Demystifying Security & Compliance in Microsoft Viva
Viva Explorers Community Day Manchester
Governance & Compliance Viva implications
M365 Chicago - A Salute to Services! Sessionize Event
Virtual M365 Friday Cincinnati Sessionize Event
South Coast Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Ignite In-Person at South Coast Summit Sessionize Event
CollabDays Bletchley Park 2022 - October edition
Governance, Risk and Compliance and you – Microsoft Purview and beyond
by Simon Hudson & Nikki Chapple
Teams10X - Sep 28-29, 2022 Sessionize Event
ESPC 22 Microsoft Teams Week
Create a Simple Teams Creation Workflow using Power Automate
MN Microsoft 365 User Group (mn365.org)
Implementing Microsoft Teams lifecycle governance to stop Team sprawl.
Deep dive into the pragmatic ways to manage Microsoft Team sprawl.
Commsverse 2022
Why you need to manage Microsoft Teams sprawl
GET-IT Microsoft Cloud Security and Compliance 1-Day Virtual Conference
Expert Roundtable: Securing Access to and Data in Microsoft 365
Jonnychipz Schooled in Podcast
Microsoft Teams Governance to Halt the Sprawl with Nikki Chapple
Microsoft 365 Virtual Marathon 2022 Sessionize Event
Cloud Conversations Podcast
Nikki Chapple joins Kat and Azure in this episode to talk about… What is Teams sprawl, How tech has changed over 30 years, Speaking and networking events & Music
Teams10X Sessionize Event
Microsoft Spotlight Podcast Episode 28
Discussion on my career in IT, Microsoft 365 and women in tech.
Global Power Platform Bootcamp 2022 Hannover Sessionize Event
Canadian Cloud Summit 2022 Sessionize Event
Microsoft 365 UK (M365UK) User Group
How to stop ownerless Teams using Power Automate
TeamsCommunityDay 2022 Sessionize Event
M365 Below in Chicago! Sessionize Event
M365 Saturday Ahmedabad 2022 Sessionize Event
M365 Saturday Bangalore 2021 Sessionize Event
Microsoft Teams Day Online 4 Sessionize Event
Collabdays Lisbon 2021 Sessionize Event
South Coast Summit 2021 Sessionize Event
CollabDays New England - Microsoft 365 2021 Sessionize Event
M365 Philly Virtual 2021 Sessionize Event
Teams Day Online 3 Sessionize Event
Nikki Chapple
Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay | MVP M365 & Security
London, United Kingdom
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