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SCEC Class B and C Security Cabinets: A Buyer's Guide for Government Offices

A practical guide to SCEC B and C Class security cabinets for government offices: what the classes mean, what to check and how to buy.

4 November 2026
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SCEC Class B and C Security Cabinets: A Buyer's Guide for Government Offices

Clas­si­fied in­for­ma­tion has to be stored in con­tain­ers built for the job. In Australia, security con­tain­ers are evaluated against spec­i­fi­ca­tions set by the Security Con­struc­tion and Equipment Committee (SCEC). For gov­ern­ment offices, choosing the right container is a com­pli­ance decision first and a furniture decision second.

This guide explains the basics. Always follow your agency's security policy and your security adviser's advice.

Why security con­tain­ers are different

A standard filing cabinet is built for con­ve­nience. A security container is built to protect in­for­ma­tion, to show if someone has tried to get in, and to resist covert entry. It's also heavy, which affects delivery and placement.

B Class and C Class at a glance

Bosco offers B Class and C Class security cabinets. Your agency's security adviser should confirm the class, current evaluated-product listing, locking re­quire­ments and in­stal­la­tion con­di­tions for the in­for­ma­tion being stored.

How Bosco security cabinets are built

Bosco security cabinets are man­u­fac­tured to the Aus­tralian Gov­ern­ment's SCEC spec­i­fi­ca­tions, in B Class and C Class ratings. According to the product page, they:

  • Are made from a com­bi­na­tion of 1.2, 1.6 and 5 mm mild steel
  • Are designed to provide evidence of tampering
  • Resist covert entry attempts
  • Offer electro-me­chan­i­cal locking and Bilock locking options
  • Include an anti-tilt mechanism for user safety
  • Come in various sizes and multiple powder-coat colours, with cus­tomised ac­ces­sories available

They're designed and man­u­fac­tured in Australia, under ISO 9001:2015 processes, with a 5-year man­u­fac­tur­er's warranty.

What to check before you buy

  1. The class required for the material, confirmed by your security adviser.
  2. Current approval status. Ask the supplier for evidence that the product is approved for the class, such as its listing in the Security Equipment Evaluated Products List (SEPL).
  3. Gov­ern­ment en­dorse­ment. Bosco notes that gov­ern­ment en­dorse­ment is required to purchase this product.
  4. Lock type. Electro-me­chan­i­cal or Bilock, to suit your agency's key and com­bi­na­tion man­age­ment.
  5. Size and drawer layout to suit what's being stored. The con­fig­u­ra­tor includes B & C Class security file drawer cabinets.
  6. Colour, if the cabinet sits in a visible office area.
  7. Warranty and support for locks and mech­a­nisms.

Placement and delivery

Security cabinets are heavy. Before delivery, confirm:

  • Access route, lifts and doorways
  • Floor loading where the cabinet will sit
  • Who will receive and position it
  • Any agency re­quire­ments for in­stal­la­tion and handover

How to buy a Bosco security cabinet

  1. Confirm the class with your agency security adviser.
  2. Confirm en­dorse­ment. Gov­ern­ment en­dorse­ment is required to purchase.
  3. Configure the cabinet in the OPIE con­fig­u­ra­tor, or contact Bosco for sizes and lock options.
  4. Request the documents your pro­cure­ment file needs: approval evidence for the class , the 5-year warranty statement, ISO 9001:2015 cer­ti­fi­ca­tion and a country-of-origin statement.
  5. Plan delivery with your fa­cil­i­ties team, including access and floor loading.
  6. Issue the order against the quote, and agree the delivery date.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing a class without the security adviser's sign-off
  • For­get­ting lock man­age­ment, such as who holds com­bi­na­tions or keys
  • Leaving delivery logistics until the cabinet arrives

Fre­quent­ly asked questions

Can anyone buy a SCEC cabinet? No. Gov­ern­ment en­dorse­ment is required to purchase this product.

Can I configure a SCEC cabinet online? Yes. B & C Class security file drawer cabinets are in the OPIE con­fig­u­ra­tor, which provides a priced spec­i­fi­ca­tion and the BIM file.

Does Bosco make other secure storage? Yes. Centurion tambour cabinets offer 3-point and elec­tron­ic locking for non-clas­si­fied secure storage, and Bosco also offers secure locker systems.

Need a security cabinet? Talk to the Bosco team, or configure and get a quote.