Campaign Types Overview
PhishGrid supports several simulation channels. Pick the type that matches the risk you want to test — all share the same target groups, scheduling, and reporting.
Email phishing
The core simulation: a lure email with a tracked link (and optionally a landing page). Build from an email template, then follow Create Your First Campaign.
Spear phishing & advanced scenarios
Targeted, personalised lures for higher-risk roles. See Spear Phishing & Advanced Scenarios.
Multistage attacks
Multi-step sequences that mimic real attack chains. See Multistage Attack Creation.
SMS (smishing)
Simulated phishing over text message. Requires mobile numbers on targets and an SMS template. See Running an SMS (Smishing) Campaign.
Vishing
Voice-based social-engineering simulations. Requires phone numbers on targets and a vishing template. See Running a Vishing Campaign.
Choosing a type
| Goal | Type |
|---|---|
| Baseline awareness | Email phishing |
| Test high-risk individuals | Spear phishing |
| Realistic attack chain | Multistage |
| Mobile-aware workforce | SMS |
| Phone-based pretexting | Vishing |
Whichever you choose, whitelist first and interpret results with the Metrics & KPI Glossary.