INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
33-3888 of Mitek  Systems,  Inc. on Form S-8 of our report  dated  November  18,
1997, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Mitek Systems, Inc. for the
year ended September 30, 1997.


Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Diego, California
December 26, 1997