Empowering organisations to navigate and excel in Microsoft 365 security, governance, and compliance.
Nikki Chapple is a Principal Cloud Architect at CloudWay and a dual Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) in Microsoft 365 and Security. With over 35 years of experience at the intersection of IT and business, Nikki specialises in helping organisations embed Microsoft 365 data security, governance, and compliance into their digital transformation strategies – particularly before enabling Microsoft 365 Copilot.
“Data security, governance, risk, and compliance are not one-time actions – they are embedded in the DNA of your organisation. Continuously evolving, they ensure long-term resilience, trust, and growth.” – Nikki Chapple
What I Do
Nikki leads CloudWay’s Microsoft Purview and Copilot readiness engagements, working with IT leaders, architects, and security teams to assess risk, design solutions, and implement controls across SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, and OneDrive.
🔐 Microsoft Purview – DLP, sensitivity labels, information protection, insider risk management, records management, eDiscovery, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
🛡️ Copilot Readiness – oversharing assessments, container sensitivity labels, Restricted Content Discoverability (RCD), and secure-by-default configurations
📊 SharePoint Governance – storage optimisation, site lifecycle management, access governance, and SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM)
📋 Compliance Strategy – phased roadmaps combining quantitative tenant assessments with qualitative business discovery, aligned with regulatory obligations and business priorities
How I Work
Nikki combines data-driven analysis (Microsoft Purview, Secure Score, Compliance Manager, SharePoint Advanced Management reporting) with stakeholder interviews, workshops, and business context analysis to deliver actionable, prioritised remediation plans that IT teams can actually implement.
Speaking and Content
Nikki is an international speaker and content creator, sharing practical insights on Microsoft 365 security, governance, and compliance with technical audiences worldwide.
🎙️ Co-host: “All Things M365 Compliance” – a video and podcast show covering Microsoft 365 security, governance, and compliance (with Ryan Murphy)
📝 Blog: nikkichapple.com (3.4M+ impressions) – practical, in-depth guides on Microsoft Purview, SharePoint governance, and Copilot readiness
📖 Co-author: “The Microsoft 365 Maturity Model – Governance, Risk, and Compliance Competency”
🎤 Speaker: ESPC, European Collaboration Summit, Commsverse, Experts Live, Workplace Ninjas, CollabDays, IRMS Conference
Awards and Recognition
🏆 Dual Microsoft MVP – Microsoft 365 and Security (5th year)
🏆 People of Purview – featured by Microsoft’s Purview product team (2025)
🏆 UK Community Award – Security and Compliance Evangelist (2023)
Key Expertise
Microsoft Purview | Data Security, Governance and Compliance | Microsoft 365 Copilot Readiness | Information Protection and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Sensitivity Labels | Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) | Insider Risk and eDiscovery | Data Retention and Records Management | SharePoint Governance and Advanced Management | Container Sensitivity Labels | Restricted Content Discoverability (RCD)
Certifications
Microsoft Certifications:
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
- Information Security Administrator Associate
- Identity and Access Administrator
- Teams Administrator Associate
Industry Certifications
- TOGAF® Certified Enterprise Architect
- PROSCI® Certified Change Practitioner
- APMG Change Management Practitioner
Stay Connected
📺 Watch: All Things M365 Compliance on YouTube
🎧 Listen: All Things M365 Compliance on Spotify
💼 Connect: Nikki Chapple on LinkedIn
📝 Read: nikkichapple.com
