It wouldn't be very interesting. Here's what real hacking looks like: http://imgur.com/YAnUh
(sorry for the reddit-esque share, originally there. But it's relevant and accurate)
(sorry for the reddit-esque share, originally there. But it's relevant and accurate)
I was thinking about it more in terms of a show where a fake independent group get called in to deal with security situations. A corp getting hacked repeatedly and they have to deal with it. Being called in to audit security and finding illegal activities, etc.
If you sit and analyse real processes like the judicial system, or actual crime scene investigation or corporate law, or hospital systems. You rarely find things that make for immediately interesting and compelling television. However that hasn't stopped very successful tv shows being produced that are about these areas. Mostly because these shows focus on the people and issues than the system.
I'm only saying that it should be possible to create a entertaining tv program that does highlight the issues in this area. Greater public awareness here can't be a bad thing. :)
With the "easily digestible" part in in mind I would have to disagree that there is room for a show about software security, The IT crowd is about as close as you are going to get. Obviously I would love for a West Wing or The Wire-esque show in this area but we know how popular they turned out to be.