This page contains links to resources regarding the application vulnerability
assessment practice. This practice describes the most important test aspects that you need to consider when performing an application vulnerability assessment.
Target: an internal or external team in charge of security
Main characteristics:
Scalable: can be integrated within the software development lifecycle for different test levels
Standalone: can be used for security-oriented projects or engagements
There are many materials on this subject: the following links are good starting points for you to get a more comprehensive understanding of this topic.