Exhibit 23.1


Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants


We have issued our report  dated March 3, 1999,  accompanying  the  consolidated
financial  statements and schedules  included in the Annual Report of Stratesec,
Incorporated  on Form  10-K for the year  ended  December  31,  1999.  We hereby
consent to the  incorporation by reference of the  aforementioned  report in the
Registration Statement of Stratesec, Incorporated on Form S-8.


                             /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
                               Grant Thornton LLP

Vienna, Virginia
June 7, 2000