An IC chip, an information processing apparatus, a software module control method, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program for allowing a plurality of software modules to ensure their respective security when operating are provided. An information processing system is provided to include a reader/writer and a portable communication terminal accessed by the reader/writer through near-field communication. In the portable communication terminal, a memory access management module stores a map regarding a plurality of software modules J and F for handling information exchanged in accordance with different noncontact communication principles while managing the software modules J and F based on the map. Another software module A performs mapping of the map for permitting or inhibiting the operations of the plurality of software modules.