Benjamin Koshy

CISO

Indian Health Service [IHS]

Benjamin Koshy serves as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this critical role, he is responsible for safeguarding the comprehensive health service delivery system that serves approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives across 574 federally recognized tribes in 37 states.

Mr. Koshy's career at the IHS spans several years, demonstrating a deep commitment to public service and cybersecurity. He began his journey in 2009 as a help desk analyst, gaining foundational insights into IT operations. His dedication and expertise led him to join the security team as an information systems security officer, and he later spearheaded the agency's incident response efforts before ascending to the CISO position.

Prior to his current role, Mr. Koshy also contributed his expertise as a consultant with Deloitte, where he provided cybersecurity support to a diverse portfolio of federal and commercial clients. This experience has equipped him with a broad understanding of cybersecurity challenges and solutions across various sectors.

Academically, Mr. Koshy holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Master of Business Administration, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of both the technical and strategic dimensions of information security. He is also a highly certified professional, holding several IT security certifications including the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and EC-Council’s Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA).

Mr. Koshy is a past recipient of the (ISC)² Global Achievement Award for his contributions to cybersecurity. He was also included in Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 "CISOs and Chief Privacy Officers to Know" list.

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