Strategische Einblicke in hybride Bedrohungen.
Strategic insights into hybrid threats.
Analyse staatlicher und nicht-staatlicher Akteure in modernen Konflikten
Analysis of state and non-state actors in modern conflicts
Die Rolle krimineller Netzwerke und terroristischer Akteure als strategische Proxys
The role of criminal networks and terrorist actors as strategic proxies
Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen und Stärkung staatlicher Institutionen
Protecting critical infrastructures and strengthening state institutions
Analysen zu aktuellen Sicherheitsentwicklungen und neuen Modus Operandi in der hybriden Kriegsführung.
Analysis of current security developments and new modus operandi in hybrid warfare.
Dieses Werk analysiert die systemischen Auswirkungen der Organisierten Kriminalität auf die globale Sicherheitspolitik und deren Rolle in hybriden Konfliktszenarien.
This work analyzes the systemic impact of organized crime on global security policy and its role in hybrid conflict scenarios.
Springer Nature →Dr. rer. pol. Heiko Michael Edlinger verkörpert die seltene Verbindung aus über 26 Jahren strategischer Sicherheitssteuerung und herausragender akademischer Exzellenz. Durch seine langjährige Tätigkeit an den Schnittstellen zwischen privater Wirtschaft und öffentlichen Sicherheitsbehörden verfügt er über ein tiefgreifendes Verständnis nationaler und internationaler Sicherheitsarchitekturen.
Als leidenschaftlicher Kriminalist, Politikwissenschaftler und Strategist übersetzt er komplexe globale Bedrohungslagen in präzise Fallstudien und evidenzbasierte Lösungsmodelle. Er nutzt seine profunde Expertise, um anspruchsvolle Sachverhalte mit methodischer Strenge und statistischer Analytik zu durchdringen.
In seiner wissenschaftlichen Forschung fokussiert er sich auf die Entwicklung ganzheitlicher Risikomanagement-Systems, um die Gesellschaft resilient gegen hybride Bedrohungen aufzustellen.
Fokus auf Hybride Kriegsführung durch staatliche und nicht-staatliche Akteure
sowie der Einfluss- und Vorteilnahme von kriminellen Netzwerken
Spannungsfeld zwischen Datenschutz (Privacy) und Sicherheitsinteressen (Security)
Identifizierung krimineller Strukturen in hybriden Szenarien - Handlungsfähigkeit des Staates versus individuelle Freiheitsrechte
Sicherheitsgovernance & Cyber-Strategie
Strategische Beratung an der Schnittstelle von Cybersicherheit, nationaler Resilienz und proaktivem Krisenmanagement
Datenschutz im Sicherheitskontext
Analyse des Spannungsfelds zwischen Datenschutz (Privacy) und Sicherheitsinteressen (Security) sowie die rechtssichere Identifizierung krimineller Netzwerke in hybriden Szenarien
Angewandte Forschung
Wissenschaftliche Erforschung neuer Trends, Phänomene und Modus Operandi im Kontext moderner Bedrohungslagen
Resilienz gegen hybride Bedrohungen
Entwicklung ganzheitlicher Strategien zur frühzeitigen Aufdeckung, analytischen Entdeckung und nachhaltigen Prävention hybrider Bedrohungen und krimineller Einflussnahme
Tripartite Sensibilisierung
Entwicklung proaktiver Strategien zur Aufdeckung und Prävention hybrider Bedrohungen durch die gezielte Sensibilisierung von Staat, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft
Strategische Beratung & Governance
Beratung in komplexen Rechts- und Regierungsangelegenheiten an der Schnittstelle von öffentlicher Sicherheit und privater Wirtschaft
Wissenschaftliche Publikationen und Fachartikel
“Functions of Organized Crime in Hybrid Warfare” (2025)
Springer Publishing House
"The operational relevance of data privacy for security agencies" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Non-disclosure obligations and encrypted email traffic" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Responsible processing of personal data" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Data breach incidents" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Personal data on the internet" (2024)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Translation Services" (2024)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Controlling and Administration" (2020)
Bavarian Police Journal
“Proactive Foreign and Security Policy: Geopolitics, Geostrategy, Change Management and International Law as Tools for Designing Politics” (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Research Design and Research Logic" (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Future of Nuclear Power: Old Concepts – New Threats?" (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Theoretical and Methodological Approach in International Relations" (2019)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
“Security Structure of the Bavarian State Police Force” (2016; 2017; 2018)
Program on Applied Security Studies at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
“Effects of Federal Structures on the German Security Architecture” (2017)
Symposium of the Police Officer Council
"Master-Studies Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Sciences" (2015)
Center for International Peace Missions / ZIF-Berlin
“Border-Walls around Europe? – European Politics for Fugitives on the Example of Melilla and Ceuta/Spain” (2015)
Ruhr-University of Bochum
“Intelligence of the Cold Case Ursula Herrmann – A Chapter of Bavarian Criminal History” (2012)
University of Public Administration, Police Leadership Academy
Dr. rer. pol. Heiko Michael Edlinger embodies the rare synthesis of over 26 years in strategic security governance and distinguished academic excellence. Through his extensive career at the intersection of the private sector and public security agencies, he has developed a profound understanding of international security architectures.
As a dedicated criminologist, political scientist, and strategist, he translates complex global threat landscapes into precise case studies and evidence-based solution models. He leverages his deep expertise to penetrate demanding subject matters with methodological rigor.
His scholarly research focuses on the development of holistic risk management systems to strengthen societal resilience against hybrid threats.
Focus on hybrid warfare by state and non-state actors,
as well as the exertion of influence and strategic exploitation by criminal networks
Security-Privacy-Paradox: The tension between data protection (Privacy) and security interests (Security)
Identifying criminal structures in hybrid scenarios – State operational capacity versus individual civil liberties
Security Governance & Cyber Strategy
Strategic advisory at the intersection of cybersecurity, national resilience, and proactive crisis management
Data Protection in Security Contexts
Analyzing the tension between data protection (Privacy) and security interests (Security),
ensuring the identification of criminal networks within hybrid scenarios remains operationally effective and legally sound
Scholarly Research
Scientific investigation of emerging trends, phenomena, and modus operandi within modern threat landscapes
Resilience Against Hybrid Threats
Developing holistic strategies for the early detection, analytical identification, and sustainable prevention of hybrid threats and criminal interference
Tripartite Awareness
Developing proactive strategies for the detection and prevention of hybrid threats by fostering awareness across government, industry, and civil society
Strategic Advisory & Governance
Consulting in complex legal and governmental affairs at the intersection of public security and the private sector
Scientific publications and academic articles
“Functions of Organized Crime in Hybrid Warfare” (2025)
Springer Publishing House
"The operational relevance of data privacy for security agencies" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Non-disclosure obligations and encrypted email traffic" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Responsible processing of personal data" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Data breach incidents" (2025)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Personal data on the internet" (2024)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Translation Services" (2024)
Bavarian Police Journal
"Controlling and Administration" (2020)
Bavarian Police Journal
“Proactive Foreign and Security Policy: Geopolitics, Geostrategy, Change Management and International Law as Tools for Designing Politics” (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Research Design and Research Logic" (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Future of Nuclear Power: Old Concepts – New Threats?" (2020)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
"Theoretical and Methodological Approach in International Relations" (2019)
University of Cologne, Academy for Political Science
“Security Structure of the Bavarian State Police Force” (2016; 2017; 2018)
Program on Applied Security Studies at George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
“Effects of Federal Structures on the German Security Architecture” (2017)
Symposium of the Police Officer Council
"Master-Studies Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Sciences" (2015)
Center for International Peace Missions / ZIF-Berlin
“Border-Walls around Europe? – European Politics for Fugitives on the Example of Melilla and Ceuta/Spain” (2015)
Ruhr-University of Bochum
“Intelligence of the Cold Case Ursula Herrmann – A Chapter of Bavarian Criminal History” (2012)
University of Public Administration, Police Leadership Academy