John Rogers

About John Rogers

I\'m a seasoned security and data governance professional at Block, where I drive transformative initiatives at the intersection of data security, automation, and AI. My work focuses on revolutionizing how financial technology companies approach governance, risk, and compliance in an increasingly complex digital landscape.Data Governance & Security: Author and architect of Block\'s comprehensive data governance framework, defining roles, responsibilities, and policies that protect sensitive financial data across Square, Cash App, and other Block productsAI-Driven Security Operations: Pioneer in developing agentic security solutions, including the innovative use of AI agents like Goose for automated threat detection, incident response, and compliance monitoringRegulatory Compliance: Deep expertise in DSL (Data Safety Level) classification, privacy regulations, and financial services compliance requirementsProcess Automation: Leading Block\'s GRC AI & Automation workstream, democratizing detection capabilities and eliminating operational toil through intelligent automationCurrent Focus: At Block, I\'m spearheading the integration of AI agents into security operations, enabling any engineer to write and validate high-quality threat detections while maintaining rigorous oversight. My vision includes scaling automated response capabilities, eliminating manual toil, and creating self-service compliance tools that empower teams across the organization.

Experience

1. Head of Security Governance

   Block

   Nov 2019 — Present · US

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor's degree, Computer Science